As many workplaces have transitioned their employees to remote work, their human resources departments have followed suit. The result is that an increasing number of job interviews are now virtual. It is still possible to make a great first impression and be offered the job of your dreams without ever stepping foot in a company’s physical workplace. While many parts of being a great interviewee haven’t changed, the virtual world presents some unique challenges that applicants must overcome to get the job they want. Read on to learn how to master the virtual work world and nail your next virtual job interview.

Be Prepared

It is always important to appear knowledgeable, confident, and prepared when you go into a job interview. In your virtual interview, you will want to showcase your knowledge to stand out from the crowd. Being prepared doesn’t just mean knowing a great deal of information about the job you are applying for (though that is very helpful). Instead, it means checking your computer or webcam’s functionality to make sure that you put your best foot forward by helping your interviewer see and hear you. As you go into your interview, make sure you have a charger nearby. Finally, even the best laid plans can go awry. Log on to your interview at least a few minutes early to ensure that technical issues don’t prevent you from being on time for your virtual interview.

Look the Part

Even though you are participating in a job interview from the comfort of your home, you should still be sure to look professional and dress for the job you want. If you are not sure how formal the workplace for which you are applying is, err on the side of caution and opt for at least business casual or business formal (from the top up). Even though you won’t be meeting anyone in person, taking the time to look and dress professionally signals to your prospective employer that you care about the interview and are willing to put time and effort into yourself.

Be Ready to Roll with the Punches

Remember, even your potential future boss is human too and will be subject to the same technological blips and other difficulties that come along with remote work. Show anyone who interviews you and who you interact with the same grace that you would want to be extended to you if you were in their shoes. Your good attitude, quick adaptability, and willingness to be flexible will make you an attractive candidate.

Be Memorable

If an employer has extended you an interview, something about your background or credentials has resonated with them. That being said, it can be hard to make a splash when you are just a face on a screen instead of a presence in a room. Be sure to have your camera turned on and are sitting clearly in frame. Try to limit unwanted distractions in your background, like a messy room or an active roommate. During your interview, do your best to speak slowly and clearly, make eye contact with your interviewer, and try to simulate the same good body language you would use in person. It can feel a bit unnatural to speak over video conferencing software, so do your best to make the best impression you can. Last but not least, at the end of your interview, be sure to thank your interviewer and follow up by email to say the same.