In 2019, the thought of having an interview via video call was virtually unheard of, unless you’d applied for a job in another city, state, or country. Fast-forward six months, and interviews from home – via the camera on your laptop – are the new norm for job hunters.
So how do you nail the interview when you’re not in the same room as your potential new boss? How do you make a good impression? How do you keep a cool head if your Wi-Fi drops out? Should you wear pants?!
We chatted to Emma Maslen, founder of Rescue my Resume, a premium resume-writing service in Melbourne. Emma’s been helping busy professionals win their dream job through resume re-writes, LinkedIn makeovers and interview coaching since 2018. She offers her top tips in how to get through a Zoom interview successfully.