by Jaden Scott-Ryan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything has gone virtual, including job recruiting. Recruiting is different in this climate and students will want to know how to prepare for virtual interviews, how to present oneself and to keep a positive mindset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approaching virtual interviews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One way you can succeed at virtual interviewing is approaching virtual\ninterviews like in-person ones, according to Amanda Christians, Northeast\nCampus Recruiter at Fresenius, a healthcare company that specializes in kidney\ncare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTreat the interview like it\u2019s an in-person interview. Treat it professionally. Professional attire. Test out [the] technology. And ensure you are in [a] quiet environment with good Wi-Fi,\u201d Christians says. Christians\nhas plenty of experience interviewing college graduates. She is team leader for\nthree other recruiters and is responsible for hiring new nurses. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n How you present yourself, including on your resume, is also important,\naccording to Christians, since the virtual recruitment process is different\nfrom meeting in person. Currently at Fresenius, job candidates are not allowed\nin clinics since dialysis patients are some of the most high-risk patients. As\na result, virtual interviews are one of the only times recruiters get to meet job\napplicants. Christians said all nursing candidates should send in a resume,\neven if the application website does not call for one, because any previous\nexperience is important. Since most nurses have not had full-time healthcare\njobs before, mentioning clinical experience can be very helpful. However, you\nshould list any previous experience, regardless of whether it is related to\nnursing, because these experiences can tell the employer more about you and\nFresenius is especially looking for a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way to prepare for virtual interviewing is to make sure you\nhave a strong Internet connection, great lighting and a simple background,\naccording to Amy Branson, North East University Talent Lead at Fidelity\nInvestments. She also encourages engaging body language and giving the\ninterviewer your full attention with a positive attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep your options open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, do not limit yourself to one position because there are likely more where you can thrive, advises Branson, who develops and maintains strategic relationships with colleges and universities in the New England market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c[We] hire for everything. Different functional areas,\u201d she says. \u201cFidelity\nhires at both the intern and full-time level, [about] 2000+ university students\nacross the country. There are many entry points into the organization.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Be proactive and engaging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Being proactive and engaging is also key in the virtual environment,\nsays Greg Denon, UMass Lowell\u2019s Associate Dean for Career Development and head\nof the Career and Co-op Center. According to Denon, students have been having\nmixed reactions to the new virtual recruiting environment and are less willing\nto participate. This lack of enthusiasm may have to with students feeling\nanxious about approaching recruiters virtually. Despite this anxiety, it\u2019s\nimportant when interacting with recruiters to be aware of how you sound. \u201cStudents\nshould pay attention to tone of voice to convey energy,\u201d Denon says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also advises keeping up your energy for virtual recruiting during the\npandemic. He says to make sure you take breaks, use technology in ways that it\ncan be productive without it being non-stop and set boundaries with your work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While virtual recruiting may be very different from in-person\nrecruiting, there are so many ways you can adapt and make the most of the\nopportunities around you. Putting yourself out there is the first step. With a\npositive mindset, you may find your dream opportunity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Click on the following links to check out careers at Fidelity and\nFresenius: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fidelity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresenius<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Jaden Scott-Ryan Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything has gone virtual, including job recruiting. Recruiting is different in this climate and students will want to know how to prepare for virtual interviews, how to present oneself and … Continue reading