How to Answer: Are you prepared to work with little face-to-face interaction with others?
6. Are you prepared to work with little face-to-face interaction with others?
How to Answer
Employees often romanticize the idea of working from home. In reality, they end up disliking the work-from-home setup and quitting their jobs. The interviewer wants to know that you have realistic expectations when working from home.
Although technology can do incredible things, we are all social creatures who need personal connection. Even the most introverted people require face-to-face interaction now and then. Show the interviewer that you have done your research and that you understand working from home can feel a bit lonely at times.
Everyone needs human interaction, so avoid brushing this question off in a way that shows you are completely okay with a lack of face-to-face opportunities. An 'I don't need to be around people' approach is unrealistic and will be a red flag for the interviewer.
Highlight how you will cope with this reality and thrive in your new environment. If you have successfully worked from home in the past, discuss how you made it work for you.
Answer Example
"Remote work can have its challenges, including a lack of face-to-face interaction. I am a social person, so to combat the potential loneliness, I will choose a video call over sending a string of emails when it's appropriate to do so. My current company has in-person meetups every quarter, and I make it a habit to attend those events. I also maintain a healthy social life on the weekends, which I find very fulfilling. Rest assured, I do what I can to ensure that the human touch remains in my day-to-day schedule while still leveraging technology to be productive."