Can interviewer see my screen on Zoom?

No, an interviewer cannot see your screen on Zoom unless you explicitly share your screen using the Share Screen feature. Zoom does not allow anyone to view your screen without your active permission and action.

How Screen Sharing Works

1. You Control Screen Sharing:
   • To share your screen, you must click the Share Screen button in the Zoom toolbar.
   • You can choose to share your entire screen, a specific application, or a browser window.
2. Visual Indicator:
   • When you share your screen, Zoom displays a green border around the shared area, making it clear to you and everyone in the meeting.
3. Permission Settings:
   • The host (e.g., the interviewer) may restrict participants from screen sharing unless granted permission.

Scenarios Where You Might Share Your Screen

• Technical Interviews:
  • Demonstrating code or solving a programming problem in an online IDE.
• Portfolio Review:
  • Walking the interviewer through your design, slides, or project examples.
• System Design Interviews:
  • Drawing diagrams or workflows using tools like Miro, Lucidchart, or a whiteboard app.

How to Protect Your Privacy

1. Prepare in Advance:
   • Close any unrelated tabs, applications, or sensitive files.
   • Organize your desktop to avoid accidentally sharing personal or irrelevant content.
2. Share Specific Windows:
   • When sharing, select only the window or application you need, not your entire screen.
3. Disable Notifications:
   • Silence notifications to avoid interruptions during screen sharing.

Conclusion

By default, interviewers cannot see your screen on Zoom unless you actively share it. You have full control over what and when you share. Always prepare in advance to maintain privacy and professionalism during the interview.