Everything you need to know to ace your next video interview
has been thought of by the interview prep and resume maker team at ResumeWW:
1.
Test how you sound.
It's important to
use as few as, likes, and other speech fillers as possible, just like in a
traditional interview. You should also pay attention to how slowly, quickly,
and clearly you speak. Recording yourself practising with a friend is the best
way to do this. Most people are surprised by how they sound, and it may be
uncomfortable to watch/listen to yourself, but it is the only way to improve.
2.
Be early.
You want to make
sure you're the one who's waiting for the interviewer, just like you would for
an in-person interview. It doesn't work the other way around. Being 3-5 minutes
early demonstrates responsibility, attention to detail, and eagerness.
3.
Digital handshake.
Take a moment to
greet and acknowledge the interviewer when they appear, just as you would if
you were meeting in person. This can be as simple as a head nod to indicate
"nice to meet you."
4.
Be expressive.
The more expressive
you can be, the less awkward it will be to try to read someone through a
computer screen. Give the interviewer a friendly smile or a nod of the head to
show you're paying attention. Consider all of the non-verbal communication that
two people exchange in a typical conversation and try to express similar
non-verbal cues.
5.
Don’t cut the other person off.
Cutting someone off
unintentionally is fairly common due to the split-second delays that often
occur digitally. According to research, natural speech contains three types of
pauses: short (0.15 seconds), medium (0.50 seconds), and long (1.50 seconds).
Before speaking, pause for an extra half-second to ensure the other person is
finished and ready to listen.
6.
Explain long pauses or delays in conversation.
There's always the
possibility that the interviewer will ask a question for which you don't have a
ready answer. Long pauses can appear to be infinitely long. It's always best to
explain and recover, just like you would with distractions.
Be truthful.
Recognize the technology if it's a problem with it. It's perfectly acceptable
to say you need a moment to think about your response if the question threw you
off.
7.
Speak up if the connection falters.
Your connection may
become staticky or glitchy, even if your conversation started strong. If you
can't hear well, don't act like you can. So, you don't answer a question you
thought was asked, let the interviewer know they're breaking up.
Need more insights
on the same? Get in touch with video interview prep and resume maker at
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