How To Do a Virtual Interview – Physician Edition
- Treat it as a real interview. Dress professionally, just like you would for an in-person interview.
- Use a computer. If you must use a phone, make sure it’s on a stand or somewhere stable.
- Get in a well-lit area with a non-distracting background.
- Be present and focused.
- Turn off all alerts on your device – it’s distracting for both parties.
- Research the organization and the person you’re interviewing with ahead of time. If you’re working with a recruiting firm, your recruiter contact can help you prep!
- Ask questions. It shows that you’re interested!
- Make sure that your device is fully charged and that all updates have been completed.
- For better sound quality, try using headphones or a microphone attachment.
- Be sure that you are in an area with a strong Wi-Fi connection and that you have downloaded any necessary applications ahead of time.
Most importantly, approach every interview as if you want an offer.
How To Do a Virtual Interview – Organization Edition
- Provide the candidate with a tailored experience based on their interests and motivations.
- Know the goal of your interview – is to get an offer out and contract signed? Or is it more like a pre-interview phone call?
- Set up their virtual interview to mirror your traditional interview process as much as possible.
- Build out the interview schedule just like you would an onsite visit, with scheduled meetings throughout the day.
- Try to avoid more than 2 people on a call if possible.
- Have a Community Representative—someone who would normally do your community tour and answer the candidate’s questions about schools, homes, and amenities.
- If you must do a large group call, be sure to delegate a moderator to keep the conversation going and/or prevent overtalking.
- Make sure all participants in the call are prepared with questions and dialogue.
Remember that you are selling them just as much as they are selling you.
