05/04/2020

Prep for Virtual Job Interviews with These LinkedIn Tools

Tips for applicants and hiring managers

The job interview process has gone largely virtual due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and LinkedIn introduced two new features to help candidates make the best impression.

The professional network began testing a video introduction feature, which hiring managers can request as part of the process. Applicants can respond either via video or written copy.

Senior director of product management Blake Barnes said in a blog post, “We’ve found that 65 percent of people believe that the impression you make online is just as important as the one you make in person, but it can be challenging to show your soft skills to potential employers when you’re not in the same room … A carefully crafted response can help you stand out before the official interview process even begins.”

Please select this link to read the complete article from AdWeek.