What should we Dos and Don’ts while appearing for “Video Interviews”.
What should we Dos and Don'ts while appearing for "Video Interview"?
The hiring process is becoming more and more technologically advanced, and nowadays, it’s not uncommon to be part of a video interview instead of interviewing at an actual office
Here are the interview dos and don'ts for conducting video calls:
- DO: Be Serious.
You are not in the company's office, but you should still give this interview the gravitas it deserves.
It is tempting to dress professionally from just the shoulders up, but be prepared for the possibility of having to move around or get up while in front of the camera. Dressing professionally will help you feel more confident, too.
- DON’T: Avoid Distractions
Set your computer up in a quiet, private location with a neutral background. Close your email and any websites that make noise. Make sure your pets and family members will not interrupt you.
- DO: Check your internet connection, camera and microphone in Advance.
If possible, conduct the video interview using an Ethernet connection, not Wi-Fi. Make sure your entire face is in the frame. Figure out how to look directly at the camera lens so that the interviewer perceives you are making eye contact.
- DON'T: Choose an unprofessional username
The username you employ for video interviews should be professional – not cutesy or inappropriate – and clearly relevant to your real name.
- DO: Show patience.
Even if you've made sure your technology functions properly, you may still encounter technical difficulties, especially if the interviewer is not accustomed to making video calls. Being patient while problems are resolved can make a good impression. Marinelli recalls a video interview during which the job candidate stayed calm and friendly despite the fact that the interviewer's computer had sound trouble.
- DON'T: Be Afraid to Ask Your Interviewer to Repeat the Question
Didn’t understand what a recruiter just asked you? It’s okay to pause and ask, “Can you please repeat that?” Or, if you’re in a live video conference, ask the interviewer to rephrase or clarify the part of the question that’s confusing you. It’s better to ask than to not answer the question (or to answer the wrong question).
- DO: Body Gesture
Our Body language is an equally or more important part of interpersonal communication than just words. Since both of you are not in physical proximity, reading body language might get tough. Make sure to smile. Even if you might be scared, having a smile always gives a positive impression to interviewers.
- DON'T: Read out the screen of Your Computer.
Since you are in a video interview, you may think it is okay to write out answers to potential interview questions or map out other responses on your screen for reference. Stay away from this!
Instead, it’s all about preparing and practicing your answers beforehand so that they sound natural when you’re in your interview. Work on responses to behaviour-based questions (“Describe a time How…” or “What would you do in a situation where…”) instead of trying to guess what you’ll specifically be asked.
- DO: Eye Contact
Make eye contact with the camera or the screen. The interview might seem impersonal if you are not looking at the camera and might not be as impactful. Nobody likes someone who doesn’t make eye contact while they are speaking to someone.
- DON'T: Forget to check the setting of arrangements.
Test out the software/equipment on your computer before to be sure that everything is working properly. Don’t save this step until the half-hour before your call takes place, because if you do notice something’s wrong, you’ll need time to figure out how to fix it.
Some common areas for troubleshooting: the camera (be sure nothing is covering up the camera eye at the top of your monitor), and the microphone (do a test run with someone not involved in the interview to be sure others can hear you).
- DO: Dress Properly
Dress is very important for good impression. I can tell you stories about candidates who only put on a shirt, tie and coat and sit in boxers, then stand up accidentally to reveal limited clothing. Don’t be that person!
Make sure the light source is in front of you or you will appear completely blacked out.
Things to remember in Telephonic Interview?
Phone interviews share some of the same pitfalls as video interviews. It's just as important to take these interviews seriously, eliminate distractions and use a landline instead of a cell phone to ensure there's a strong connection.
But there's one additional factor to consider with a phone interview. You can't rely on body language to convey your meaning. Kindly consider the following points.;
- Pay special attention to the tone of your voice.
- You should renunciate the words clearly.
- Speak slightly slower than usual.
- Use tone and language to make points which you might typically make with hand gestures or facial expressions.
