Video Interviews: The New Frontier of Job Interviewing

Video interviews The New Frontier of Job Interviewing VIDEO INTERVIEWS ARE "IN" 500 HR Managers were asked how often they use video interviews VERY OFTEN (53%) SOMEWHAT OFTEN (10%) NOT VERY OFTEN (12%) NEVER (25%) PREPARING FOR A VIDEO INTERVIEW THE SOCIAL Social media "background checks" CAN cost you a new job! FACTOR 75% 70% Recruiters will do online research of candidates. Have rejected candidates based on what they found. Make sure every PUBLIC detail of your social media profiles is within the bounds of appropriateness for your new position. Public Friends BUT THE SOCIAL MEDIA CHECK GOES BOTH WAYS Use these to ask questions of your own during the interview, and impress the recruiter with your knowledge of their company! Social media is a great place to learn about as much as you can about potential employers: Brand identity O Company Profie Company values Corporate Culture Areas of Growth THE REHEARSAL RESEARCH Research frequently asked questions as well as industry-specific ones. Even if those industry questions aren't asked, you'll have knowledge that will likely impress your potential employer. REHEARSE Rehearse with a Friend Have a friend ask you your potential questions for practice. Pay attention to. Grammar • Confidence in speaking Word choice .which take up 45% of what determines a first impression! Rehearse Alone Record yourself in a mock-interview to see how well you perform on camera. Make sure you are comfortable and are presenting yourself in the best light. CHECK YOUR TECH This is vital for a good video interview! Make sure you have. Good Video Quality Strong Connection Very High Audio Quality THE INTERVIEW With the video interview, YOU control your environment. Make a point to accent your best features and best angles. Hair pulled back and off the face Professional haircut Make eye contact with theinterviewer Sit up straight! Be clean-shaven or well-groomed Natural makeup A simple button-up shirt Smile! Keep your arms uncrossed A clean space Tasteful decor Neutral-colored blouse Keep netes elese-ty aud out-ef- frame! Even ik yeu deu't use tkem, kaving tkem there can give you coubidence. Take the homefield advantage! Make sure you're comfortable (though don't be too casual!) If you do have technical problems, don't ignore them! You can't conduct a good interview if you can't hear due to a connection issues. Work together to see how you can fix the problem. VIDEO INTERVIEW DONT'S DON'T DRESS ONLY DON'T HAVE A REVOLUTION CLUTTERED FROM THE WAIST UP! BACKGROUND Just because you're at home doesn't mean you shouldn't be professional head-to-toe. Don't conduct your interview in your bedroom with posters and dirty clothes strewn about. Find a plain wall in neutral colors for a backdrop. X INVISIBLE DO NOT DISTURB DON'T LET DISTRACTIONS IN Keep yourself isolated from any distractions like family or pets that could interrupt your interview. DON'T GO ONLINE If on Skype, go into invisible mode so you don't get pinged or phone calls during your interview! BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SSOURCES Telfreefonwording com http://www.collegeatlas.org/34crucialjobinterviewtips.html http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/04/09/7tipstonailaskypeinterview/ http://college.monster.com/news/articles/2145couldanewsocialmediabackgroundcheckcostyouthejob