Virtual interviewing has become a way of life during the pandemic, and something that is probably here to stay. Time savings and ease of scheduling are just some of the benefits to online interviews, but they require special attention as well. There are some things you can't pick up on if you aren't in person, so you need to be extra attentive to facial expressions and audible nuances.

Whilst interviews primarily focus on finding the more appropriately qualified candidate for the job, the importance of enthusiasm should not be underestimated. In my 11+ years as an executive recruiter I have numerous examples of when, torn between two candidates, the client ultimately chooses the person they think is more interested in the role.