Can an interviewer see my screen?

No, an interviewer cannot see your screen during a Zoom interview unless you explicitly share your screen using Zoom's Screen Share feature. Screen sharing is a controlled action that requires your permission and is clearly visible to everyone in the meeting when activated.

How Screen Sharing Works

• Permission Required: You must click the Share Screen button and select what you want to share.
• Visual Indicator: When screen sharing is active, Zoom displays a green border around your shared screen, and all participants are notified.
• Host Settings: In some cases, the host (interviewer) may disable screen sharing for participants, making it unavailable unless granted explicitly.

Ways an Interviewer Might Request to See Your Screen

1. Technical Role Interviews:
   • You might be asked to share your screen to demonstrate coding, software use, or project work.
2. Portfolio Review:
   • In design or creative roles, you may share your screen to walk through your portfolio or previous projects.

How to Ensure Privacy

• Close Unnecessary Tabs:
  • Shut down anything you don’t want visible, like personal documents or browser tabs.
• Disable Notifications:
  • Turn off notifications to prevent pop-ups during screen sharing.
• Share Specific Windows:
  • Instead of sharing your entire screen, select a specific window or application to limit what is visible.

Conclusion

By default, an interviewer cannot see your screen without your active participation and consent. Always check your settings and prepare appropriately before a Zoom interview to maintain your privacy and professionalism.