{"id":9308,"date":"2020-08-14T16:54:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T16:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/video-interview-tips-for-success-9308\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:54:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T10:24:30","slug":"video-interview-tips-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.founditgulf.com\/career-advice\/video-interview-tips-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Interview Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Video Interview Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Choose a quiet room for your video interview<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Opt for a well-lit place<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Dress appropriately, avoid bright colours<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Join the meeting at least 5 minutes before the interview<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Test your audio and video<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Make sure your Internet connection is stable<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Place your phone on silent mode<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Close web browsers and applications that are not required<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Keep a copy of your resume handy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Have a pen and notepad within your reach<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">When listening, nod and smile to show you are engaged<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s a video interview?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> A video interview is a remote interview where interviewer and interviewee are connected through video software such as Teams, Squad, Zoom, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting among others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The growing popularity of video interviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> The Coronavirus pandemic has given rise to the popularity of video interviews. It\u2019s not only the interview but the hiring process has also gone for a change. According to <a title=\"news reports\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/3\/5\/21166528\/linkedin-coronavirus-job-interviews-virtual-bluejeans-travel-limit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">news reports<\/a> companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon PageGroup and LinkedIn have announced to move to <a title=\"online job interviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/5-tips-to-get-yourself-ready-for-online-job-interviews-in-the-wake-of-covid-19-epidemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online job interviews<\/a> due to the outbreak of COVID-19. In these times, recruiters are finding it easy to reach out to prospective candidates online as most of them are working from home and free from meetings and travelling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of video interviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Live Video Interview<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Pre-recorded Interview<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Live video interviews are real time online interactions between an interviewee and interviewer through the use of popular video interview applications such as the ones mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If you are not aware of video applications we are talking about, you should ask the recruiter about the software they\u2019ll be using for a video interview. Once you know which software will be used for conducting the virtual interview, go to the official website and download the software on your desktop\/laptop\/smartphone. Fiddle around, test and get to know the software, so that you are comfortable using it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A pre-recorded interview is also called asynchronous video interview and it\u2019ll have pre-recorded interview questions. The recruiter will send you a link where you can record your answers to the pre-loaded interview questions. Usually, you are given a time limit to answer each question.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Video interview tips for success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Choose the right spot:<\/strong> Since it\u2019s not an in-person interview in an office setup, your choice of selecting the right spot becomes very important. Choose a quiet room and if possible, with ample natural light.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Go for a well-lit space:<\/strong> It\u2019s recommended you opt for a place with sufficient natural light for your video interview. If that\u2019s difficult, make sure the light source is not at your back. Also, avoid sitting against the light as you may not be visible clearly to the interviewee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Test your software: <\/strong>Don\u2019t forget to test your video software to ensure you have a glitch-free interview experience. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Dressing for the interview:<\/strong> Do not undermine the importance of a virtual interview by not appropriately dressing for the occasion. As far as dressing for a video interview is concerned, you should treat it on par with an in-person interview. <a title=\"Dressing well for the interview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/interview-tips-dressing-for-a-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dressing well for the interview<\/a> not only builds your confidence but also sends the right signal to the interviewers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Body language in a video interview:<\/strong> The common mistake most candidates make in a video interview is they look at the screen when interacting with the interviewer. Instead of looking at screen, you should look at the webcam to make eye contact with the interviewer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Log on Early:<\/strong> Show up for your video interview five minutes early. If you prefer, you may switch off your video while you wait.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">At the beginning of the interview, it is always better to ask the interviewer about the back-up plan just in case, the interview does not go as planned. In the that case you\u2019ll know what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Preparation is the key to success in any interview. Make sure you\u2019ve done your research on the job role, company and <a title=\"common interview questions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/7-responses-to-why-should-we-hire-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">common interview questions<\/a>.&nbsp; Once the interview is over don\u2019t forget to send a <a title=\"follow-up thank-you note\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/the-interview-went-well-now-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">follow-up thank-you note<\/a>. This will help you build a stronger connection with your interviewer and can increase your chances of getting ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">All the best!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>You may also like:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"8 Tips to Avoid Distractions and Stay Productive When Working from Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/8-tips-to-avoid-distractions-and-stay-productive-when-working-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Tips to Avoid Distractions and Stay Productive When Working from Home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"6 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed Amid Coronavirus Outbreak\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/6-tips-to-get-your-resume-noticed-amid-coronavirus-outbreak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed Amid Coronavirus Outbreak<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Here's why you should keep your profile updated (all the time)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monstergulf.com\/career-advice\/here-s-why-you-should-keep-your-profile-updated-all-the-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s why you should keep your profile updated (all the time)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video Interview Tips What\u2019s a video interview? A video interview is a remote interview where interviewer and interviewee are connected through video software such as Teams, Squad, Zoom, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting among others. The growing popularity of video interviews The Coronavirus pandemic has given rise to the popularity of video interviews. 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