How to prepare for virtual interviews
Below are some tips and tricks to prepare for the virtual interview. Please note that the basic preparation for an interview also applies before a virtual interview – see the section “How to prepare for an interview”.
Setting up for the virtual interview
- 1. Choose a good location for setting up your computer. Find a quiet, neutral and professional-looking setting with good lighting. If it is not possible for you to locate yourself in an appropriate setting, we recommend that you use the Teams function to change your background.
- 2. Test your equipment. Make sure that your laptop is fully charged, and that you take the call in a place where your internet connection is at its best. Test you microphone and camera beforehand. Do not have any other applications running on your computer and keep your phone on silent mode.
- 3. Attend the meeting in good time. We recommend that you are ready some time in advance to avoid technical issues taking time out of the interview. It is possible to log into the meeting before, and we recommend that you do so no later than 5 minutes before the meeting begins so you have time to fix any last-minute issues.
- 4. Keep your printed resume, notepad and pen close. Before the interview, write down a short list of your qualifications, skills, and questions specific to the job you are being interviewed for and keep it close at hand. However, note that we recommend that you look as little as possible in your notes, as this gives the impression that you are well prepared. Have a glass of water near in case your throat feels dry.
- 5. Dress as you would for an in-person interview – this also give us an expression of who you are.
Connecting in the virtual interview
When being a part of a virtual interview, it can feel more difficult to connect with the interviewers. However, a few tips can accommodate this.
- 1. Keep your camera on. The camera allows us and you to see reactions, body language and facial expressions. During the call try to nod your head when appropriate and avoid staring blankly at the screen.
- 2. Keep the eye contact as much as possible. We know that this might feel difficult and forced to do virtually, but a good tip is to look at the screen and camera as much as possible to show that you are actively listening and are being attentive to the interviewers.
- 3. Be prepared to have to repeat yourself if necessary – sometimes interviewers ask the same question but in a different way to make sure they get all the details and nuances in the answer. If you need a few seconds to gather your thoughts, don’t worry.
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NORDEN’s internship programme follows the same recruitment process as described here. The only difference is that there is only one interview containing both assessments.
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To ensure the development of both employees, managers and our company culture, we have introduced Soulship. Soulship is NORDEN’s culture and development programme that activates our purpose and values. It is a combination of trainings, masterclasses, conversations, workshops, networking and tools that support how we interact, live, and practice our purpose and values every day. Soulship has for example focused on hybrid collaboration, having engaging and efficient conversations, common understanding of how to become more inclusive and how to preserve energy.
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It is important for NORDEN to attract, engage, and retain employees with the experience and knowledge needed to reach our strategic goals, while supporting our company culture. Our salaries, compensation and benefit systems reflect that. We provide an attractive salary, financial, and non-financial reward elements, as well as a pension contribution. Our benefits packages vary by country based on local practice, but they all reflect the skills and performance of our employees, as well as their contribution to the company.
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We are proud to offer a working environment with highly engaged colleagues who are among the best within their expertise. Working at NORDEN provides a global environment with focus on being front runners while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of employee wellbeing. With a high level of role diversity, NORDEN has experts in many different fields who are ready to share their knowledge to accelerate business potential. We truly care about each other and what we do which has resulted in highly engaged colleagues that are ready to make a difference.
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As a rule, candidates cover transport costs to and from interviews. However, exceptions can be made if special conditions may apply. Exceptions are always to be agreed on in advance. If you are in doubt, please reach out to our People Department.
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Yes, we encourage you to apply to all positions that are relevant for your profile and interest.
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NORDEN remains deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our clients, visitors, and employees. We are actively monitoring the situation to respond as required from The Health Authorities.
We ask all visitors to comply with the recommendations from local Health Authorities before visiting our offices. Further, we recommend that you use the hand sanitizers located in the offices. If you are experiencing any symptoms, we kindly ask you to reschedule the interview.
If you in any way feel unsafe coming to our offices for an interview, you are welcome to request a virtual interview. Please read more about virtual interviews in the section “How to prepare for virtual interviews.”
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NORDEN is an informal but also professional organisation, and we want our dress code to reflect both the informality and the professionalism.
As part of the interview, we are eager to get to know you – and your personality and character can be what sets you apart from the other candidates. Therefore, we recommend that you show a bit of your personality in what you wear while still having NORDEN’s culture in mind. A good tip is to dress in a way that feels comfortable and natural as this allows your personal qualities to shine.
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Depending on your means of transportation, this section describes how to arrive to Bryghuset in Copenhagen. Please note that the reception will welcome you to our office and ask you to fill in a guest card with information about who you are here to visit – this takes approximately 5 minutes, and therefore we recommend that you to set off time for any unexpected delays and arrive 10 minutes before the interview starts.
By car
As a guest visiting Bryghuset by car, NORDEN has parking facilities marked Visitor in front of the main entrance. you will be let through the gate by using the intercom system. Be aware that the intercom and reception will be staffed Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00. If you are visiting outside business hours, please make special arrangements with the recruiter. In the event that all visitor parking spots are in use when you arrive, feel free to take any available spot that has not been explicitly delegated. We recommend that you arrive early to find a spot elsewhere if all are filled. Note that it is also possible to park in the garage under Waterfront where there is 2 hours free parking.
By bicycleAs a guest visiting Bryghuset by bicycle, please use the bike racks on either side of the entrance to the underground parking area. When facing the front of the building, the racks are found at the far end of the parking area.
Using public transportationThe busses 1A, 21, 23 and 172 stops nearby Bryghuset.