Tips that Help in Preparing for a Video Interview

Summary: Interviews these days are conducted online as well as face to face and if you’re one of those people who might have to give your first ever online interview, then you need to get some serious interview preparation done before you get started. Here are a few online interview tips that will help you score your job.

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1.    Plan In Advance: One of the key interview tips, whether online or face to faceis that you need to plan well in advance. While getting geared up for an online interview, you need to ensure all your important documents are placed at an easy location on your computer so when the interviewer asks for those files you won't have to waste any time sending them across. It's always important to check you internet connection and it would be wise to keep a spare wireless data cable or dongle just in case your internet stops working.

2.    Dress Well: Interview preparation is essential and it's equally important to dress well. Most online interviews these days involve a video chat and you wouldn't want to look messy or inappropriate on the day of your interview. Dress up the way you would for a normal physical interview. Your shoes don't really matter since in most cases they aren't visible. Most interview tricks state that you need to have your hair well done up, your face bright and your clothes crisp and clean.




3.    Mike & Webcam: Double check your mike and webcam for clarity as often as possible. Try and keep a spare mike handy. One of the most important video interview tips states that if your voice or image is not clear, the interviewer might have second thoughts about hiring you.  Check the quality of your webcam and mike with both internet connections if you happen to have a spare and ensure the quality is good.

4.    Process: It's always a good idea to go through some important online interview tips just before you begin the interview process. An online interview is just a stressful if not worse than a physical interview and you need to focus on the interview process carefully in order to get in sync with the interviewer. You need to be prepared for a video delay or a voice delay and handle the situation accordingly. One of the main interview tricks in online interviews is to watch your words. You need to focus on speaking slowly and loudly since this enables the interviewer to understand what you're saying no matter what part of the world you're from.

Since you can't greet your interviewer with a firm handshake, you need to smile brightly and nod in acceptance as soon as the video comes on. Try not to get too shaky during the interview. Choose a comfortable position and sit in that position.

See the following articles for more information:

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• How to Talk About Other Interviews in Your Interviews
  
• How to Answer the Tell Me About Yourself Interview Question
  
• How to Answer the Do You Have Any Questions for Me Interview Question

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