So let’s consider the types of interviews and their features

Interview
Interviews can be divided into several main types. But why do you as an applicant need to know what your interview will be like? It’s simple: each type has its own characteristics, methodology, and questions for candidates. If you are familiar with the characteristics of each type of interview, you will be able to prepare well in advance for anything that might come your way.
So let’s consider the types of interviews and their features:

Phone Interview

This is the most common interview type, but the nonvisual form of communication means there are unique elements to it.
How should you prepare? Just like a traditional job interview, the ability to clearly and meaningfully answer questions is essential, so you should be able to talk about:

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  your skills and experience in general
  
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  examples of how you solved specific problems in the past
  
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  any personal qualities you have that are important for the job
  

There are nuances to a telephone interview that should be taken into account as well. For the most part, they are associated with the lack of any visual information and the fact that a call can take an applicant by surprise.
How to succeed:

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  If the employer calls unexpectedly and you are uncomfortable talking, ask to reschedule the meeting. This is better than talking on a noisy street or while standing in line.
  
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  Try to speak a little slower and more clearly than normal. You can only impress them with your voice, not appearance and gestures, so focus on your speech.
  
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  Choose a suitable place for the conversation — a quiet room in your home, for example. Definitely avoid places like a noisy co-working space, coffee shop, or the break room in the office where you currently work.
  

Video Interview

In this type of interview, preparation is key, and this includes more than just knowing the answers to common questions (although that is important too!). The environment and your appearance are both factors that candidates often underestimate. From a technical point of view, the following points are essential:

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  Ensure your equipment works in advance: camera, microphone, and computer.
  
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  Decide on a place for the conversation. Ideally, this should be a quiet, tidy room in your house (and not a noisy café). Put the room in order. Personal items (clothing, toys, etc.) should stay outside the employer’s field of vision.
  
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  Ask your family not to disturb you during the interview.
  
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  Make sure you have good lighting in the room so the employer can see you well.
  
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  The camera should be mounted at eye level or slightly higher.
  

How to succeed:

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  The same principles apply here as in a traditional interview. The task is to answer questions meaningfully, talk about your experience and achievements, and stay calm, confident, and dignified. Pay extra attention to visual aspects.
  
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  Clothing should be business formal — no pajamas and slippers. A formal appearance also helps you as an applicant: it is easier to dial in a professional tone if you are in a dress shirt than a tee shirt.
  
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  In the case of technical problems, don’t get nervous. Instead, ask for a five-minute break (by phone if the connection is interrupted) and try to resolve the problem.
  
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  During the conversation, look at the camera so that the interviewer will have a feeling of “in-person” communication with you.
  
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  Don’t type anything on the keyboard or on your smartphone (unless you need to send something to the employer). Focus entirely on the conversation at hand.