Post-it notes around screen for Teams interview?

[Quirkyme]

Not unreasonable I know.. I've noticed a lot of comments in threads related to Teams interview, where people have suggested having post-it notes around the screen for their Teams interview, did you find it helpful and actually use them? Tips if so please?

I have an interview coming up for a senior role within my organisation (also been advertised for external applicants too) and it'll be on Teams.

I know what Qs will be asked, due to having an interview a few months ago for the same role in a different team (also on Teams) and just missed out on it. Minimal feedback was given, but I was told to give more examples (and have them nearby in notes to refer back to) for the two questions that I scored lower on...

I was told that the Qs would be the same next time, and that I was more than welcome to reapply.

The time is here and I really want to get it and impress. My manager will also be on the interview panel this time around...

Apart from the post-it notes tips, and examples, any other tips to impress?

I’ve seen boards positioned on kitchen cupboard doors , interviewer didn’t ,and applicant was successful

I'd also move the table so it's near a window so you've got natural light on your face, and put your laptop on some books so it's level with your eye line..

Practise first, see if it works for you.

Easier to open a Word document though and have the screen open on that?

I've interviewed a lot of people by video over lockdown, and it is really obvious when people are reading, or looking past you. We marked people down for it because it felt very blatant. One or two buzzword prompts - esp something specific to you, such as examples of work you've previously done & want to remember to include - fine. Lists of technical knowledge that you need for the job - not ok.

Prep STAR answers to the Qs.
Then put key words on post-its for each Q & A. Just as a reminder.
Good luck op!