To be honest, as I went into this interview I felt inadequate. I was worried about my hair, my voice, the camera angle, my cover letter, my qualifications, my "presence". It almost felt worse than a regular interview. This person was in my house! On my couch. As I went through the interview I was surprised by a few questions, but the more I treated it like a normal interview the more comfortable and confident I felt. I had prepared. I dressed my best. I made sure I was somewhere quiet and well-lit. And I was qualified. Who wouldn't want to hire me?
I felt that this mock interview was successful in helping me gain confidence for online interviews, and also in helping me prepare for the unexpected and what could go wrong (I realized the night before that my microphone on my computer wasn't picking up my voice, so I had to use my smart phone instead).
My interviewer was Kat and I would give her a 5 for helpfulnes - among other reasons, because she gave me good feedback.
I found the online interview to be a bit unsettling. There just did not seem to be quite the opportunity to make a 'human' connection that there would be in a face to face interview. I would much rather interview in person. With that said, I do feel better for having had the online interview experience as now I know how better to prepare for it should I ever have another.
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