The purpose of the interview is to get to know each other and understand how well we fit together as a job seeker and an employer. We share tips on what will help make the meeting a success.
- Check out the brand and the vacancy
To ensure that our acquaintance is two-way, read about the brand before the meeting. Check out the vacancy again. Think about what questions you have for your supervisor and what criteria you set when choosing a job. At a meeting, it is important to answer questions openly and not be afraid to ask your own.
We are interested to know what your hobbies are and what goals you set for yourself. Think about everything you are proud of: any academic achievements, participation in projects, competitions, your personal victories, which you remember with warmth. If you have already had work experience, then be sure to tell us about it.
- Describe the desired development within the team
Think about what attracts you to the fashion industry and E-commerce and why you want to develop in this particular direction.
- On the day of the meeting
Try to calculate the time so that you arrive in advance. If you are late, be sure to notify your HR specialist or supervisor. Think about your appearance — we don't have a dress code in our company, but neatness and appropriateness of the image always matter.
If the interview takes place in an online format:
Make the test call familiar. Make sure that the connection quality is good, the headphones are not rustling, and the camera and sound are working properly. These are important tools, and they should not distract you with interruptions. We conduct interviews at Yandex Teleconference. To make calls to Yandex Teleconference, you need to download and install the app or log in to the web version by clicking on the link.
- Think over your appearance
Despite the correspondence format, it's worth thinking about clothes. It is better to change your home costume to a casual one, and make your hairstyle neat. We advise you to avoid small prints, because they ripple in the camera of the interlocutor.
Make sure that you are sitting comfortably, and the other person will see and hear you. It is advisable not to place the camera too close to the face, but to make sure that the shoulders fall into the frame. It's great if there's a neutral background and good lighting. Close the window if it faces a busy street, ask your loved ones not to look into the room during the interview, and, of course, turn off sounds on devices that may distract you. To avoid unnecessary noise, try not to conduct an online interview in public places.
Read the information about the brand, the job, and the tasks again. This will help you to be in context, feel more confident, and formulate questions for a future employer. Write them down in advance to clarify all the details that are important to you.
- When the Internet went down
If the connection was interrupted during the interview, refresh the page and re-enter the meeting. In case of a technical malfunction, we recommend that you keep a phone number nearby or chat with HR in a messenger for operational communication.
Remember that excitement is normal.
