eGigPhone and video interview questions and answers
Most first rounds now happen on the phone or on Google Meet, Zoom or Teams. Your setup and how clearly you speak matter as much as your answers.
10 questions. Read each one, start the timer and answer out loud as if you were in the room, then open the tip. Nothing is recorded.
Is this a good time to talk?
What a good answer covers
If not, say so politely and offer a time. Take the call in a quiet place with your resume in front of you.
Tell me about yourself.
What a good answer covers
Slow down a little on calls. Keep it to about 90 seconds and end with why you are interested.
Walk me through your resume.
What a good answer covers
Start from the most recent role. Say what you did and one result for each, in order.
Why are you looking for a change?
What a good answer covers
One positive reason. Keep it short; there is less time on a screening call.
What is your notice period and current CTC?
What a good answer covers
Have exact numbers ready. Screening calls often decide on these alone.
Can you share your screen and show your work?
What a good answer covers
Keep files open in advance, close personal tabs and turn off notifications.
How comfortable are you working remotely?
What a good answer covers
Describe your routine, how you keep the team updated and the tools you have used, like Slack, Teams or Meet.
What setup do you have for remote work?
What a good answer covers
Laptop, reliable internet, a backup like a mobile hotspot, and a quiet place to work.
What would you do if your internet failed during a meeting?
What a good answer covers
Switch to the hotspot or join by phone, and message the team straight away.
Do you have any questions for us?
What a good answer covers
Ask about the next round, the team and how remote work is managed.
All 10 questions with answers
1. Is this a good time to talk?
If not, say so politely and offer a time. Take the call in a quiet place with your resume in front of you.
2. Tell me about yourself.
Slow down a little on calls. Keep it to about 90 seconds and end with why you are interested.
3. Walk me through your resume.
Start from the most recent role. Say what you did and one result for each, in order.
4. Why are you looking for a change?
One positive reason. Keep it short; there is less time on a screening call.
5. What is your notice period and current CTC?
Have exact numbers ready. Screening calls often decide on these alone.
6. Can you share your screen and show your work?
Keep files open in advance, close personal tabs and turn off notifications.
7. How comfortable are you working remotely?
Describe your routine, how you keep the team updated and the tools you have used, like Slack, Teams or Meet.
8. What setup do you have for remote work?
Laptop, reliable internet, a backup like a mobile hotspot, and a quiet place to work.
9. What would you do if your internet failed during a meeting?
Switch to the hotspot or join by phone, and message the team straight away.
10. Do you have any questions for us?
Ask about the next round, the team and how remote work is managed.
Before the interview
- Read the job description twice and match two of your examples to what it asks for.
- Keep printed copies of your resume, ID proof and certificates ready, even for online rounds.
- Know your current CTC, expected salary and notice period. Check typical pay in our salary guide, and compare offers with the in-hand salary calculator.
- Genuine employers never ask you to pay for an interview, training kit or joining. Report anyone who does.