Guys genuinely want to understand is it fine for an interviewer not having their camera turned on while interviewing? Need an honest opinion not an empathy.
I just had an interview and also similar experiences in the past. I understand there could be some genuine reasons, but ignorance to not mention it is something i find weird.
The interviewer was like I am from IIT and working in this field. Give your intro. No fucks for camera explanation.
You shouldn't take offense. He may just be a dude who didn't even wash his face while working remotely and be conscious about turning on the camera.
unless one is naked, they should switch on the camera. especially when they expect the candidate to be online. Anyways, washing his face is not going to make him Milind soman.
Interviewers in India (from poor work cultures) often feel like they already own you That is also the mentality they'll have when they hire you
Yes, they don't want to show their face and identity but they want to see you without fail...this is nonsense. They should understand the privacy of a candidate also. It's very embarrassing when there is a one-sided video call interview, you only see your own face and talk like a fool
The interview should be a very professional way...i.e., first of all the interviewer should switch on their camera and introduce themselves then they should ask the intro from the candidate and be followed by the next questions.
Everytime I take an interview, I switch on my camera first. Ensure that the candidate knows that it’s okay if they drop from the call due to a tech issue or network issue and that they can rejoin and if not the interview will be rescheduled. I also recommend that they get some water, and if not they can pause the interview and go get a glass of water whenever they need. Lastly, since it’s a virtual interview there might be instances of a bell ringing or someone walking in and it’s absolutely fine to answer them.
Just be human overall. Don’t need rehearsed answers and a grilling session. It’s a connect to know you and let’s focus on that.
As an interviewer, we expect the candidate to turn on their camera as part of the process so we’re sure nobody else is taking it on their behalf.
That said, it’s basic etiquette to do the same as an interviewer when requesting the interviewee to turn on theirs.
P.S. Not GenZ, but relate to vibe as a concept
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