Am I ruining my opportunity of a potential job offer if I do a video interview from my car? This is a 30 min interview with the boss of the person I had a 1 HR interview with last week. I am not WFH and I have left early/come in late too often recently ar my current position due to interviews so I figured I’d try scheduling during lunch not realizing it’d be another video interview. Please help!

likehelpful
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I would let the recruiter or hiring manager know you are back in the office and will take the video call via your phone in your car for privacy reasons.
BTW it’s the new normal and it’s about the interview and not that you have to take it in your car. You may wish to bring a towel or sheet to hang in the rear window and take the interview from the back seat. Remember to find a space as far away from your office for confidentiality reasons. Best of luck!

like

I agree - I’ve hired a bunch of HRBPs this year and if someone said they were in office and needed to take it from the car so they could be open and energized for the interview I would absolutely respect that.

like

Go to a hotel near by

likehelpful

You can just sit in the lobby or they might have a work area

like

Noise cancelling headphones with a background and you might be able to get away with it. I would recommend going to a quiet coffee shop and using a background

like

It would be strange.

like

Interviewing from a car should not be an issue the way it once was. You can even address it at the beginning of the interview acknowledging that your in the car but that you didn't want to pass up the opportunity to meet with them. To me what should be more of a concern is how good your connection is. I'd suggest asking a friend to do a zoom call with you a day or two before your interview where you are parked where you are planning to be for the interview and ask your friend to let you know how the video and sound quality is so that if you need to make any changes (headphones, location, etc.) to improve the quality you can.

like

I think it depends on how you handle it. It also depends on what the industry is. If it’s an environment where you’re expected to dress very professionally, it would not come across well to interview in the car, especially without an explanation as to why. I’ve interviewed 2 people who were both in their cars.

One was not dressed like she was ready for an interview and had her dog running around in the back seat. Additionally it looked like she was driving while interviewing for the position.

The other had told us right from the start why she was in the car (due to car issues that occurred earlier in the day and she couldn’t make it back to her house in time for the interview) and was dressed as if she were ready to have an interview. This employee is one of the best I’ve ever worked with.

like

I would be honest and say you are on your lunch break. Use headphones. I think that would be a very silly reason not to hire someone. You would be better off without that company imo. Good luck!

like

Will the wifi be good enough there?

like

Well. You could try having "video issues". Just tape the camera really well and you could even look like you're trying to mess with the settings. Be very apologetic and say it was working during the last one. Just blame your camera in case they try to switch medium and ask to continue as a verbal interview.

I honestly think that would go over better than learning you're in your car, but make sure they can't hear anything that would suggest it anyway .

like

Can you use your phone hotspot as wifi while in your car? Use your actual laptop so it doesn’t look like an iPhone screen, then add a background. But will anyone notice if you just went home and took an extended lunch by 15 minutes?

OR, tell HR an urgent meeting came up and ask to reschedule for a more convenient time.

like

I also like the coffee shop ideas or maybe even a private room at a nearby library with noise cancelling headphones?

like

I hired someone who did the interview in her car bc I knew she was having to do it on her lunch break. It personally didn’t bother me, but maybe I’m just laid back??

like

I interview from the back seat of my truck and got my current job 😂

funny

Does your office have a quiet room or place for people who aren’t feeling well? If not book an empty office for 30 minutes with headphones

We don’t have anything like that unfortunately.

I don’t think it’s a red flag, just mention it’s your lunch hour and there are no conference rooms available at that time.

I have had candidates interview from all manner of spaces. Don't work for a place that has an issue with your car of all things. Times have changed.

If it’s a company with a culture worth working for, they won’t care. Let them know you are working from the office, and therefore, must do the interview from your car. Make sure you still dress professional and do a good job on the interview. I’ve interviewed several people from their car on video since the pandemic.

I would reach out to your recruiter a few days before your interview to discuss with them directly. They may have specific advice for you. As a recruiter I would probably tell my candidate to wear headphones like AirPods and use a virtual background. With that it would probably be alright.

As long as your car is in a quiet space or you don't have any background noise, taking a video call in your car should not be a problem at all. Find a nice virtual background and apply that to your zoom/gmeet settings.

One time I had an interview scheduled and I told them I would be in the car at that time but not driving in case they wanted to reschedule and they said it was fine. They then rejected me because of me being in the car, they said the background noise was distracting

Related Posts

Anyone have a senior product manager role in financial services. I have over 18 years of IT Experience with 10+ as a product manager. Looking for a remote or Charlotte based role. Would greatly appreciate any referral.

like

How's ur wfh setup like ?
How do u prevent health issues while working for a long time ?
Also pls suggest any good accessories for the same (eg. Standing desk, etc)

like

Any advice for someone currently working in a digital strategy role at a consulting firm looking to move to the US or Canada to an in house PM role? What should I be emphasising on my CV? Are firms in the US/Canada likely to accept foreign nationals?

like

Could anyone hook me up with a referral to “Virtual Operations”? I would be happy to discuss!

like

How is the market in Dubai for consulting, are you guys busy/hiring?

like

Guys., anyone interested in Sr Java Developer role in Melbourne Australia?

We sponsor 482 Visa for the candidate, and dependent visa for their spouse.

Requirements: 6+ Years into Java development ( AWS, Springboot , Micro services)

Just have to clear IELTS exam and a Technical interview.

Interested people can reach to Mr.Manjunath Kadirvelu@ +91 9916669661

like

Any tips for picking who to ask for recs?

What are exit opportunities like at health care providers, compared to pharma and payor? Do they usually beat/match consulting pay?

like

Anyone know what the likelihood of admit if you get the interview invite for booth is?

My dilemma… I am an injury adjuster at a carrier experiencing high inventory that’s barely manageable. A competitor offered a higher salary and manageable workload. BUT, I would like to get into underwriting. I applied for UW position w/ a different carrier and they’ve made an offer. It’s lower than my current salary and significantly lower than what I’d make by taking the first offer. Do I take the high salary and stay in claims or go for UW in hopes it will be best in long run?

like

Hi can anyone please refer me for the job role at Gartner? I will share the details of role.

like

What do y’all think the role of companies & politics should be? (Keep civil in comments)

likehelpful
like

What is normally asked for a Business Intelligence analyst role at GS?
The hike offering is quite low compared to other companies, so what are the other employee benefits?
How much is an average yearly hike one can expect?

Hi Guys,

What should be the right amount to negotiate for Senior Consultant 1 role in
EY for Dallas location. 4.5 years of experience. Also, how much EY typically provides as joining bonus.

Thank you.

like

Hello all - did anyone of you from Deloitte went through Canada PR process recently? How did you go about the job description letter? Can you please provide insights? Thanks for your help.

Our ad agency has been offering remote work since last year. For you first timers? Do you need some help or advice?

likehelpful

Question for BCG fish - has all hiring been frozen or just certain groups? I am in-process for an expert role within M&A but was told to expect a call in May with an update.

like

Hello, I’m seeking information on how to successfully transfer from the Amazon warehouse into a remote position. Am currently looking into ERC, DLS or HR services. I have over 5 year tenure and for the past year have been actively applying but I have no luck landing an interview. If anyone could assist with referrals or pointers on how to stand out to recruiters I would appreciate it!

like

More Posts

Are there any fish here who works for EY Amsterdam office?

helpful
like

New award to update to Round 1 schools? I was awarded “member of the year” by the nonprofit I’ve been volunteering for. This org is my main extracurricular activity and ties to my passion and part of my long-term career goals. Should I reach out to R1 schools I’m waiting for to update this new information? I’m afraid it’s too late because results are coming in two to three weeks.

like

Please DM if interested asap

Post Photo
like

Hi need a referral at Bank of America for data engineer profile

As a manager, how can I ensure that my team is happy so they work more effectively and increase productivity?

like

Anyone experiencing interview burnout? I have an interview in 30 minutes and I’m going to wing it. I just don’t have it in me anymore.

likefunnyupliftinghelpfulsmart

I have my baseline appointment for FET tomorrow… our first transfer cycle since a loss in March. I’m pretty scared considering how the last one ended. Can anyone share their story of a successful pregnancy after experiencing a loss?

like

Every agile organization simultaneously preaches both a blameless environment and accountability for developers. What tactics have you seen managers use that generate accountability without creating fear?

like

For those in consulting, that worked several years prior to the pandemic, have you noticed how green the campus hire staff is after 2ish years of never working in person and coming straight from college? It’s insane some of the stuff I’ve seen as we’ve slowly been in person a few times.

like

Hi All, Need feedback on HERE Technologies. anyone working there. Mainly around variable/bonus. Is it not part of ctc and how is the payout?

like

what's the new wfh update for Oracle ? Previously I heard that offices are reopening on 4th April.

like

Going for a last minute trip to DC during thanksgiving. any places recommendation other than museum and capitol? spg/marriot recommendation as well?

like

What’s the typical processing time for renewing passport at Houston consulate? Site says 4-5 weeks... I need to visit brother in Canada for his engagement! Messed up on timing !

I’m just trying to get into rental real estate. Any books to recommend?

like

How does Wharton notify tomorrow?

like

Hello folks,

When do we get appraisal letter? On last day of month or it can be before last day also?

like

does anyone know of the strategy pay bands per title in nyc?

like

I've cleared both the technical rounds in EY India. But HR is saying, they can't offer me more than 8 LPA as my YOE is 2.6 years. (I already have other offer of 13 LPA, still they're not listening). Is it correct that EY India can't give more than 8 LPA for 2.6 years of experience. #EY #EYIndia

like

I am an personal lines account manager/client manager (property and casualty) going on 6 years experience and I am being paid $53k a year. I am living in CA and work for a large corporation (about 1500 employees). Do you think that $53k is low or seems like adequate pay?

like

Additional Posts in Interview Tips

like

Can you please share the hardest “Tell me abt a time…” question you’ve gotten during an interview. Trying to prepare. Thanks!!

like

I recently interviewed for a position that was below my salary requirements so the interviewer forwarded me a role that is inline with salary but quite a bit outside of my skill set (and interest, tbh). How do I politely reject the opportunity while keeping the door open to other roles more closely aligned with my career goals/interests?

Hit me up if you want a referral to Fannie Mae! Great wlb!

like

Hey all! I am in the middle of interviewing at a healthcare data startup. I've gone through 3 if 5 rounds so far and it seems promising. I originally asked for 180-200k base salary since it's a director level role and I'm coming with ~9 YOE. They said that is at the very top of their budget so I'm looking for tips on how to navigate that conversation and if that comp seems reasonable?

like

I'm considering canceling a job interview because I got another offer and I'm not interested in the company at all. Bad idea?

like

wish me luck!! got an interview in 4 hours

like