Missouri State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 30
TIPS FOR DIFFERENT INTERVIEW FORMATS
Phone Interviews
Video Interviews
In-Person Interviews
These ore typically used as a
preliminaryinterviewround.
These con be live or prerecorded. Treat a
video interviewwith the some level of
etiquette and importance that you would
on in-person interview.
These con be one-on-one, with other
candidates or conducted by a panel of
interviewers.
• Have some notes or key points
written down for reference, but
don't read off a page.
• Ensure you are in a quiet,
distraction-free place with good
phone reception.
• While most nonverbal signals
wont' come across, a smile will
come through in your voice. Try to
answer the way you would if the
interview team could see you.
• Check your internet connection
ahead of time and make sure you
are in a quiet, private, and well-lit
environment.
• Make sure your entire outfit (not
just your clothing from the waist
up) is appropriate for a
professional setting.
• When speaking, try to look at the
camera, not the screen.
• Arrive at least 10 minutes before
the scheduled interview time.
• Pay attention to your body
language, fidgeting and other
nonverbal communication.
FOLLOWING UP AFTER THE INTERVIEW
It is always important to follow up with a company after an interview.
Sending a thank-you is not only professional and polite, but it could give
you the edge that sets you apart from other candidates. Thank you letters
are used to express appreciation to an employer for the opportunity to
interview. Additionally, it can remind the employer of your qualifications
and reiterate your interest in the position.
If you would like to communicate your need to withdraw, perhaps you
have accepted another offer or are certain you would not accept an offer
from the potential employer, politely and professionally withdraw your
name from consideration.
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Follow up after an interview by
sending a thank you note to the
people you met within 24 hours.
Either an email or a latter/card
sent in the mail is appropriate.
Sample Follow Up Note
Dear ________,
Opening paragraph: Express appreciation for the opportunity and mention the location or date of your interview. Make a positive
statement about your interest in the organization.
Second paragraph: Emphasize a specific point that will make you stand out in the employer's memory. Add any other relevant
information that was not mentioned during the interview.
Closing: End with additional appreciation.
Sincerely,
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make a positive statement about your 9ualifications.
