Web-based interviews are on the rise, making it more important than ever for candidates to interview comfortably over the web. Hiring managers from the world's leading businesses continue to stress how important it is for candidates to perform well during a virtual interview, and share the same key tips to getting it right.
“We have certainly seen an increase in the number of Skype interviews over the last few years and, due to our truly global client base, we have also seen a rise in clients requesting to use them,” says Lance Maree, Associate Director at Robert Walters.
Dressing in the same way as you would a face-to-face interview will put you in the right frame of mind for your interview, plus it will negate any embarrassment if you need to move mid-interview.
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