10 tips for video interview success

Video interviews at a glance

Preparation is the key to a great video. You should make sure your technology is prepared in addition to preparing as you would for any other interview.

Ten video interview suggestions are provided here to help you succeed in your job search.

1. Set the scene

Consider what the interviewer will see when he or she turns to lo

ok behind you. Clear and unobtrusive background is required. The focus of the interviewer should be squarely on you. Find a neat, clutter-free area to conduct the interview.

Once you've prepared your "interview room," double-check that no members of your family, close friends, or even your pets might possibly enter during the interview. Before closing the door to block out any outside noise, let them know that you will be having an interview.

2. Test it out

Test it out the day before your video interview. Plan a test call with a relative or friend to make sure the camera and microphone are functional. Ask the relative or friend to give you any comments once you have practised some interview questions and replies.

3. Practice

Doing this will undoubtedly feel odd. However, it's a terrific approach to assess your body language to videotape yourself delivering your interview responses aloud

on camera. It also allows you one more chance to evaluate the lighting and acoustics. You don't want to learn about these problems on the spot during the interview!

You must feel at ease speaking into a microphone and staring into a camera. Making eye contact with the interviewer while looking into the camera and speaking effectively into the microphone can help you avoid repetition.

4. Prepare your platform

Technology is a consideration that is mostly unique to video interviews. Make sure you don’t have any embarrassing technical difficulties by installing the necessary programs and software in good time – and that you also know what to do if it goes wrong.

There are lots of different potential platforms you could use for interview; WhatsApp, Teams, Zoom etc. In most cases, the first thing that your interviewer will see is your profile photo and username, so ensure both are suitable and depict you in a professional light.

5. Keep notes off screen

Print your resume before the interview and get ready to ask question

s. To use as a starting point or prompt, make sure your notes are out of the way but yet easily accessible to you. This will lessen the chance that you will be tempted to glance away from the interviewer and begin reading your resume.

6. Get in early

Act appropriately for a traditional interview by arriving early. Prepare everything at least 10 minutes before the scheduled interview time. The last thing you want to do is keep the interviewer waiting, so doing this will guarantee that you are prepared and waiting when they ring in.

7. Dress for the job you want

Even if you are conducting the video interview from the comfort of your home, you should still dress professionally for a face-to-face interview. You never know when you might need to stand up.

Dressing up for the interview makes you appear professional. It also aids in getting you in the appropriate frame of mind for a formal discussion with a possible emplo

yer.

8. Be engaged

Refrain from noticing that you are speaking to a screen. Keep your body language engaged and upbeat during the interview by nodding in agreement and responding to the interviewer as you would in person. To avoid coming across as artificially animated, avoid going overboard.

9. Keep calm, carry on

Your capacity to handle challenging situations with composure and initiative will be revealed to your employer by how you respond when things don't go as planned. In the event that something goes wrong and you need to continue through a different channel, have a backup contact information, such as a phone number or email address, available.

10. Follow up

Send a brief email via your recruiter to let them know you liked meeting, speaking with, and learning about the position after the interview. Say that you're still interested in the job and that you hope to hear from them shortly. You're now well-positioned for upcoming interactions.