Should you take notes in a zoom interview?(first round, behavioral) Not sure how this comes across while virtual so wanted to ask

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Yeah. Even if I’m doodling. It helps to break intense awkward eye contact a bit

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I’d find it more off-putting if candidates did not write anything at all down during an interview.

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Agreed; when I interview candidates, I always appreciate when they take notes too from the conversation

I always did and just told them that I was taking notes, particularly when I asked them questions. They also took notes so it was just normal and no issue

Are you the interviewer or interviewee? I always have a list of questions to ask in both scenarios and jot the answers down I want to remember that will help me with my decision. Most interviews lately I don’t see people writing notes but just say I’m writing notes and no one will think twice!

I have. I have also asked and said “Do you mind if I take some notes?”, especially in any type of critical thinking line of questioning where you are provided a situation.

My interviewer told me I could take down notes and take a moment to think before launching into my answer, even for the behavioural portion

Use pen and paper!

I always feel better with a pencil in hand, even if I’m not writing

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