Going for a job interview can be daunting at the best of times, but at the moment it can be even harder. Before lockdown, many companies were still doing face to face interviews, just socially distanced, but during periods of stricter lockdowns, many have reverted back to virtual interviews. This is not idea for employers as it can be hard to get a true perspective of a person across on a video call.

If you are looking for work then you should grab any opportunity with both hands, because at present jobs are in high demand so you may not get as many offers as you may do during normal circumstances.

When preparing for a video interview it is important to consider what you wear and also what is in your background. This is often something that people neglect to do and it can have a big impression. Try to avoid doing video call interviews from your bedroom as it can look unprofessional. Make sure that the room is tidy (or at least the bit that can be seen) and wear clothes that you would if you were attending an interview in person. Be prepared and have any notes etc that you need to hand and try and test your camera and microphone before the call starts.