### In the process of employee recruitment in the modern era, companies generally conduct online long-distance interviews with candidates who are outside the city or even other countries.
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> *Usually, companies that conduct online interviews are not ordinary companies and are generally multinational. In addition to more time and cost savings, this method is also used to attract more candidates from all corners of the region. Skype is an online communication medium that is often used by the company to conduct long-distance interviews.*

#### Although not face to face, this does not mean online interview is more easily tricked. In fact there will be many challenges and disturbances that may interfere with the smoothness of the interview. Well, if in the near future you have an appointment to do an online interview, make sure these things you already meet!
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* Ensure the stability of internet connection as well as other supporting equipment in good condition to prevent communication technical breakdown
> Internet connection is the most important thing that needs to be prepared before conducting an online interview. The internet used may not be a problem for browsing and surfing on social media, but is it good enough for video calls? Provide professional impression by preparing presentation equipment as possible. For example gadgets used, video call support apps, speakers or headsets, cameras, lighting, and other settings that affect the video call process.

* Choose a place that supports the background for good interviews and not rowdy
> You may choose any place to be used as the background of the interview, but make sure the place is neat and away from the crowd. Avoid public access such as restaurants or cafes because of the assumption there will be many distractions that potentially distract and hinder the interview process.

***Choose a neutral location, if possible with a background wall of the room to avoid distractions of people passing behind you. Sit in front of the window or with the light pointing toward the face. Or, keep two lights on the right and left side of the monitor to light up the face if the room is dark.***

* Keep a look at the appearance by wearing a formal dress that reflects a worker

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> Customize your clothes with the character of the company. To get the impression of a professional, you should use formal dress like a face-to-face interview. You have to keep dressed up, dressed up, polite and formal. Use neutral color clothing and not too flashy like: gray, cream, or light blue.

* Customize yourself best as possible from the view on the camera to body language that will also be assessed by the interviewer
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> Make sure the camera position is correct and the face is clearly visible.
Position the camera to fit your face and show a professional impression inside you. Try to let the interviewer see you half body or just an elbow. Sit up straight and calm, not too close to the camera.

***Although interviews are done online and there is little possibility of eye contact, but body language can also be judged and determine your success. Show the impression that you feel enthusiastic and do not underestimate the conversation. Keep smiling, speak clearly and passionately and show signs that you hear and understand the question by nodding.***

* Look at the camera instead of looking at the interviewer's face or just busy noticing yourself on the camera screen

> Most people stared at the other person on their computer screen. In fact, to imitate eye contact in a video call conversation, you should be staring at your computer camera. Especially if you are too busy looking at yourself in the corner of the computer screen. In addition to the interviewer will judge you narcissistic, too often look at yourself will also make you become less concentrated in making presentations or answering questions. It may occasionally look to yourself to correct the position, but more to look at the interviewer toward the camera.

* Prepare also a backup plan to anticipate the interruption of the connection during the interview

> Before doing the interview, write down the email address and telephone number of the interviewer. this is done to anticipate who knows the internet connection was interrupted unexpectedly, the camera is not working, or other disturbances that hinder the process of interviewing. If you do not have an interviewer contact person yet, feel free to ask before the interview session begins. Instead they will judge you as a person who took the initiative.

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**Before conducting an online interview, practice in front of the camera using the video call app. Imagine that the person you are dealing with is a professional recruiter. From this exercise, you can evaluate the position, the composition of the camera, the lighting, the clarity of sound, and your appearance when interviewed.**

**As with face-to-face interviews, online interviews also require you to recognize the company profile and all other information related to the job positions proposed. After all is done, online interviewing will not be as difficult. Good Luck**

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