Here are 5 questions you should ask in your interview for remote it-jobs
Hiring for fully remote positions requires a different approach than for an in-person position. With these candidate questions, you can tailor your next virtual interview to the specific needs of remote work.
With tech giants like Facebook and Twitter committed to longer-term remote work policies, it's evident that remote work is here to stay. The data suggests that there will be a big shift in the types of jobs people have in the near future.
Now is the time to improve your recruiting and hiring practices for the better. What lessons have you learned over the past year when doing remote interviews?
Every candidate has something valuable to offer - it's just a matter of finding the right match for your company. The best way to get to know someone is by talking to them and making them feel comfortable.
We're a virtual technology company that understands the challenges of working remotely. Our workforce is entirely remote - we have team members working from anywhere with WiFi. We believe in our virtual interview process so much that in 2020, we hired over 100 employees without even meeting them in person first.
Getting to know a candidate is important to understand if they would be a good fit for your company.
Here are five questions you can ask to get to know them better:
- How do you structure your day?
- What do you do to connect with colleagues daily?
- Are you having trouble staying focused when working remotely?
- How do you disconnect yourself after work?
- How do you deal with problems like conflicts in the remote work environment?
1. How do you structure your day?
Tenacity and being proactive are two of the most important traits you can have when working remotely. We prioritize finding candidates who are passionate and driven during our hiring process. This question is open-ended enough so that you can get a sense of what the person’s priorities are. If you want to learn about someone's work ethic and how they manage their time, this is the perfect way to do it!
2. What do you do to connect with colleagues daily?
Remote work can be a great opportunity to have more control over your time and space, but it is important to be mindful of the potential challenges, like the lack of serendipitous interactions. This question can help you understand how much someone values teamwork and collaboration.
3. Are you having trouble staying focused when working remotely?
Working remotely let's employees focus and get more done without distractions. You need to have self-discipline and good organizational skills to be productive when you're by yourself. It can be helpful to think about this question in terms of productivity and efficiency, especially if you're working remotely.
4. How do you deal with problems like conflicts in the remote work environment?
It is essential to find a work life balance in order to be productive and happy. In March, Indeed found that 52 percent of employees are experiencing some type of burnout. This is a huge problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Having a regular schedule can help improve productivity and mental health. If you don't set boundaries, you're more likely to experience burnout.
5. How do you deal with problems like conflicts in the remote work environment?
It's important to be honest about what's not working when you're trying a new way of doing things. By asking about conflicts directly in the interview process, we can understand how a person might handle awkward and/or uncomfortable situations. We can also see how they share feedback — in a critical or constructive manner.
It's important to have a strong virtual interview process, whether you're planning for an entirely virtual workforce or just some people to return to the office part-time.
