Secrets of online interviews. How to impress the employer.

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Digitalization is penetrating many areas of human life by leaps and bounds, and today no one is surprised by an online interview. But how to pass it correctly and do everything to get hired is a question with an asterisk. Alla Isaeva, a consultant at Executive Search and founder of the consulting company “ Administrative Resource ,” told us how to answer it “correctly.”


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Overall, the transformational virtual phone number service processes of recruiting have remained just as social, but have moved to a greater extent into the online environment.

— According to research, three quarters of job seekers aged 18 to 40 found a job using social networks, and more than 20% of respondents said that they found their dream job this way. As for recruiters, more than 50% of people surveyed in the study believe that they found highly qualified job seekers in the online environment, — says Alla.

Today, in order to be seen and heard by a potential employer, a social media presence is not just a desirable component of a candidate's profile, but a mandatory one.

— This does not mean that all applicants without exception need to blog. Of course not. In this case, we are talking about the fact that accounts in social networks, for example, such as the business network LinkedIn or Instagram, at least contain updated relevant information about the creator. Of course, recruiters or employers will not consider the presence or absence of a social network as a determining factor when hiring, but the speed of making a decision in your favor can be several times higher if you are active there, — says Alla Isaeva.

Social recruiting. Why do job seekers need it? And employers?
Social recruiting is the use of social media to find and hire employees. It can complement traditional recruiting methods or even become the main one. Every year, the number of millennials in management positions and representatives of the zoomers generation who grew up in the Internet environment increases. Therefore, social media is becoming more and more important in all spheres of life.

Today, recruiters note that social networks allow them to effectively narrow down the pool of candidates and quickly find suitable profiles. They also help attract passive candidates. After all, among them there may be highly qualified specialists who have the necessary competencies for vacancies. Even if they are not actively looking for a new job, social recruiting helps draw their attention to interesting offers.

— So, on the one hand, it turns out that maybe you are not looking for a job, but your profile caught the eye of a recruiter, and you were offered a better offer than you have today. On the other hand, it is more difficult for employers to retain great specialists, and therefore many large companies have a ban on maintaining social networks. I think that this is too radical a measure and even a violation of some boundaries. But rules are rules, — says our consultant.

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Experts recommend being present on social networks to understand the market. If recruiters notice you, this is an excellent confirmation of your professionalism. And this means that you will feel more confident in subtle moments and negotiations with the employer on salary and career advancement.

— It turns out that social networks are the first stage of online interviews. After all, if your profile has interested the employer, then you will definitely be asked about your job preferences and responsibilities. In this case, it is important to conduct the dialogue competently. Firstly, in order not to make a bad impression, you should thank the recruiter for the interest in your profile and you personally, and also choose the right algorithm for responding to the offer. If you are not looking for a job at this stage, then you can say that the offer is very interesting, but at the moment it is not relevant for you. Secondly, if the offer is interesting, then you have the opportunity to learn more about the market from at least one employer. Here it is appropriate to clarify information about the proposed salary level, job responsibilities and opportunities provided. Thirdly, this is very useful networking. Try to maintain contact with the recruiter. Even if the recruiter works in another company, he is still your “key to the door” to the company where you may be interested in working. In addition, keep in touch with recruiting agencies. They often work with multiple companies and can provide you with access to exclusive vacancies, recommends Alla Isaeva.

As for employers, social networks are free databases of job seekers. Some of them are willing to share their successes, philosophy and skills with subscribers. After browsing the profile of a potential candidate, you can no longer waste time on negotiations. Based on the profile analysis, you can see whether the person is right for you or not.

How to Prepare for an Online Interview
Preparing for an online interview requires a thorough approach, and our expert Alla Isaeva shares her recommendations that will help you feel confident. All these aspects can be discussed during a preliminary online conversation, especially if a recruiter contacts you via social networks.