Be Transparent

If you are going to be taking notes during the interview, let them know ahead of time. Unlike a face-to-face, the candidate won’t be able to see you if you are writing things down — they’ll just see your forehead, instead. Be aware of your surroundings and take some time to ensure you are both comfortable before you dive into questioning.

“There’s an even greater need to establish rapport because you don’t have the advantage of being in the same room,” Keith Wolf of Houston-based recruiting firm Murray Resources says. “Don’t skip straight to the interview without allowing for a couple of minutes of small talk.”

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