21 WORK FROM HOME INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!

WORK FROM HOME CHECKLIST (THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO WORK FROM HOME!)

Another great way to prove to the hiring manager you are prepared for working remotely is to talk about your ‘work-at-home checklist’. You can even reference the checklist during your interview to further give the employer the peace of mind you are going to deliver maximum productivity in the role. Let’s take a look at an example checklist below that will improve your chances of getting hired.

EXAMPLE WORK FROM HOME CHECKLIST

CHECKLIST ITEM #1 – A DEDICATED WORK-AT-HOME WORKSTATION.

Choose a dedicated place in your home where you will work remotely from. The work at home workstation must be quiet, free from distractions, and have a strong internet connection and WIFI signal for your phone. Some employers will require a minimum download speed of between five and 15 MBPS for working at home jobs and so make sure you study the job description before applying.

CHECKLIST ITEM #2 – LAPTOP, HEADPHONES & MIC.

Some employers will provide you with a laptop to use during the working day. However, if you already have a laptop that you are familiar with, and that you can use whilst working from home, it will be to your advantage. We also recommend investing in a quality headset that blocks out distractions and incorporates a microphone that has an adjustable volume setting. Conversely, most quality laptops already have an inbuilt microphone and speakers which will negate the need to invest in the headset.

CHECKLIST ITEM #3 – PRODUCTIVITY TRACKING APPS & SOFTWARE TOOLS.

There are some fantastic apps and software tools available that aid effective remote working. They also allow you to chare progress with other team members, managers, or supervisors. Examples include:

• Hive.com
• Monday.com
• Clockify.me
• TimeIQ.com
• Slack.com

Review the above apps before your interview, choose the one you like the most and familiarize yourself with how it works. The majority of productivity apps allow you to sign up for a free trial, so you have the advantage of using it for a few days prior to your interview. Following the above advice will help demonstrate further to the employer you are fully prepared for the responsibility that comes with working from home.

CHECKLIST ITEM #4 – RULES & BOUNDARIES!

The most effective employees who work from home set themselves defined rules and boundaries, and they stick to them! These include:

• Starting and finishing work at set times each day.
• Informing all members of your household of the times you will be working and that you must not be disturbed.
• Setting yourself S.M.A.R.T goals (Goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and attainable.)
• Having breaks during the working day at times that have been agreed with by the employer.
• Wearing an outfit you would normally wear to a physical workplace.
• Establish clear lines of communication with your co-workers and manager.

The above items will help you get started with creating your own work from home checklist which we recommend you refer to during your interview.