Online interviews have one advantage that in-person interviews can never replicate: there is a screen in front of you.

Some candidates have turned this advantage into a cheating device — and been caught red-handed by the interviewer. Others leave it completely unused, relying entirely on on-the-spot recall, just like an in-person interview — missing out on legitimate technical support.

The night before an interview, the biggest risk is not under-preparing; it is spending limited energy on unfocused review. At this stage, the issue is rarely a total lack of ability. The real challenge is showing evidence of fit quickly enough for a recruiter, hiring manager, or interviewer to trust your next step.

The night before an interview, the biggest risk is not under-preparing; it is spending limited energy on unfocused review. At this stage, the issue is rarely a total lack of ability. The real challenge is showing evidence of fit quickly enough for a recruiter, hiring manager, or interviewer to trust your next step.