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Logistics – prep before your virtual interview
This is all about the lights, camera, and action. First, let people in your household know when your interview will occur and where you will be!
Next, it is time to check yourself!
Background
Is it clear and clean?
Professional vibe?
Are you sitting high enough in your chair?
Lighting
Turn on as many lights as you can around you
Make it bright
Audio
Make sure that the correct speakers audio are selected
Test your speakers
Test your mic
Use a headset if you have one!
Video
Is the correct webcam selected?
Keep it professional
Dress professionally from top to bottom!
Look at your camera, not the screen or thumbnail
Keep focused on that little dot or light
It's like making eye contact with your interviewer
Practice, practice, practice!
Set up a Skype call with a relative and practice talking to the camera.
Also, practice the functions of the tool you are using
Best practices
Google yourself
Know what's online about you!
Check the images, news, videos, and more!
Own your digital presence. Make it positive, professional, and present
Show don't tell
Show what YOU did
Show how you accomplished goals and teaching standards
Show, don't tell
Use your digital portfolio to connect your passions with the community or culture.
Additional resources
10 tips for a Superstar Interview
Follow up - Seal the deal!
Send a thank-you note.
It goes a long way!
https://www.sfecich.com/06 (listen to an episode about this topic!)
Send a personal follow-up thank you email to each person who interviewed you.
Share something interesting or a link to something you mentioned in your interview.
Let's recap first: prep for your virtual interview with lights, camera, audio, and action! Practice using the technology that will be used during the interview! Next, review some common questions that are asked during the interview process. Lastly, follow up with a thank-you note! It does go a long way!
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