Best Practices for Remote Technical Interviews

Technical interviews have moved online, bringing new challenges and opportunities. Here's how to do them right.

Setting Up for Success

### Before the Interview

Send clear technical requirements

Recommend a quiet environment

Share your screen sharing requirements

Provide code editor setup instructions

### Environment Setup

Use a stable internet connection

Have backup communication method

Test audio and video beforehand

Use an appropriate background

Protecting Privacy During Interviews

### For Candidates

Interview from a safe, private location

Don't display sensitive information

Use private coding environment

Control what's shared

### For Interviewers

Only access agreed-upon code

Don't record without consent

Respect candidate's environment

Keep feedback confidential

Technical Best Practices

### Platform Selection

Use platforms with recording controls

Enable password protection

Support screen sharing

Provide accessibility features

### Code Sharing

Use dedicated coding platforms (LeetCode, HackerRank)

Share isolated environments

Control access precisely

Provide sandbox environments

Making Candidates Comfortable

Explain what you'll be looking at

Give them control over their environment

Don't share their screen unnecessarily

Respect their setup choices

After the Interview

Securely store any code samples

Follow up promptly

Respect privacy in feedback

Maintain confidentiality throughout

Best Practices for Remote Technical Interviews