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• Plan your transportation to the interview and allow extra time
• Plan childcare if needed during that time
• Bring copies of your resume and references

• Reference this resource from Harvard Business School on tips or a successful job interview: https://hbr.org/2021/03/4-tips-to-nail-a-virtual-job-interview
• Set up your camera and any headset/microphone. If possible, use the same video technology you鈥檒l use during the interview.
• Make sure your camera is at eye level.
• Pay attention to the background that shows up in your video. Plan to have it tidy, like a plain wall.
• Pay attention to the lighting. You do not want to have light sources behind you.
• Make sure that you are in a quiet space鈥�no barking dogs, children, music, etc.

• Dress professionally, wearing the same interview attire you would for an in-person interview.
• Make eye contact by looking at the camera (and not the picture of yourself).
• Use good posture and avoid making many hand gestures.

• Expect 10 – 15 questions related to the job the company is hiring for.
• You will typically have 30 seconds to read the question and then 2 minutes to respond.
• Other video interviews require the candidate to log into a virtual session where they see the questions one at a time with a minute to prepare and then have a timeframe for a response.

• Try not to come across as robotic and stiff because you鈥檝e had time to practice your answers.
• Try your best to come across as natural; show your personality and excitement in your voice.
• Don鈥檛 rush it. Employers want to employ people who are confident, have clear communication skills, and can keep calm under pressure.

• Remember to breathe!
  • Box breathing: deep breath in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, repeat.
• Take a walk/go outside and notice the sounds, things you see, things you feel
• Do physical activity
• Positive self-talk 鈥� 鈥淚 can do this鈥� 鈥淚 am good enough鈥� 鈥淚鈥檓 qualified鈥� 鈥淢y strengths are鈥︹��
• Visualize positive outcomes 鈥渢his interview will go well鈥︹��
• Get excited! You got an interview!

• Breathe!
• Bring a notebook with key points/words to remember
• Write down questions to ask the employer
• Repeat questions that are asked to you
• Remember they WANT to talk to you!

• Arrive or log in a few minutes early
• Be courteous to everyone you meet
• Smile!
• Make eye contact
• Demonstrate confidence and interest
• Dress professionally (a step or two above your norm)
• Send a thank you email after the interview

Want to stand out in your job search? Follow up after an interview with a well-written thank-you email. Career experts say a manager needs to see your name five times before they hire you. The thank-you letter is a great way to gain further consideration from potential employers.

• Each thank-you email should be customized to the employer.
• Timing is everything. Send the letter as soon as you can after the interview.
  • If possible, collect business cards for name and address information.
  • You can also look for contact information on the organization鈥檚 website or on LinkedIn.
• Format a business email that is conversational and clear.
  • Thank them for their time and consideration.
  • Recount some of the information they shared that you found helpful or interesting.
  • Restate your interest in the position.
  • Highlight your qualifications for the position.
  • Invite them to contact you for further information and clarification.
  • Offer to send references if they don鈥檛 already have them.
• What if, after interviewing, you don鈥檛 want that job? Write a thank-you letter anyway. Express your interest and intention to look for other opportunities in that organization that might be a better fit.

Example Thank You Email:聽聽

Dear Ms. Lee,

I really enjoyed speaking with you about the marketing coordinator position at International Foods. The position, as you presented it, seems to be a very good match with my experience and background. I appreciate how generous you were with your time and information. I now have a more comprehensive understanding of the scope of the position and how it fits within the larger organization.聽聽

We seemed to be in agreement that initiative, creativity, and a results orientation are the keys to success in marketing, especially in a coordinating capacity. The examples you gave of successful employees within International Foods also included knowledge of the organization鈥檚 products and the ability to work both independently and in a team. While I interned at Beatrice Foods, I enjoyed working with the marketing team on a new rollout as well as researching the competition in order to differentiate ourselves in the market.聽聽

You indicated that the marketing coordinator position is a newly created one. As a high-energy level person with proven experience, I would relish the opportunity to develop the position description while supporting the outstanding work of your marketing department. I already have a few ideas that I think complement some of the ideas you shared about involving cross-functional teams.聽聽

I鈥檇 love to be part of the International Foods organization and contribute all that I can to the new marketing coordinator position. Again, I thank you for your time and consideration and look forward to your call. Please don鈥檛 hesitate to contact me if you need further information or clarification about me.聽聽

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