Welcome to the world of video interviews. It is here to stay. So what do you need to know to be prepared to be able to successfully get through the process. Here are the tips to follow.
Prepare Like You Would for an In-Person Interview
Dress to Impress
Test Your Technology
Set Up Your Shot
Don’t Sit Too Far or Too Close
Prep for Optimal Eye Contact
Check for Glare
Practice Your Video Interview Skills Ahead of Time
Pay Attention to How You Sound, Too
Write Out a Few Notes—But Refer to Them as Little as Possible
Minimize Interruptions—But Take Them in Stride If They Happen
“Show Up” a Few Minutes Early
Start Off With a “Digital Handshake”
Acknowledge the Differences
Maintain Good Posture
Use Your Face to Show You’re Engaged
Let the Other Person Finish Speaking
Signal When Your Answers Are Complete
Explain Any Long Pauses
Treat Your Video Interview Like a Conversation