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Tips for a Successful Video Job Interview
As hiring becomes global and more employees work remotely, video interviews have become common. For hiring managers, they’re a way to quickly conduct first-round interviews, save on transportation costs, and get the interview process started much faster than scheduling in-person interviews.
Review the following tips to make sure you ace this type of interview.
What to Expect
During a virtual interview, the video platform will vary depending on the company, but a ResumeGo survey reports that Zoom is the most commonly used interviewing platform (72%), followed by Skype (43%) and Google Hangouts (27%).
In most cases, everything will go smoothly, but it will be less stressful if you practice beforehand.
•Do a trial run a day or two before the interview.
•Check your webcam and any headset or microphone as if you were going to do the actual interview.
•Your camera should be at eye level. A poorly placed camera can result in double chins or odd shadows.
•Regardless of location, make sure that you send any materials (resume, portfolio, etc. ) that the company needs in advance.
What to Wear
The ResumeGo survey reports that most employers prefer that job candidates wear business casual(便装), but many don’t have a preference. If you are unsure of what level of formality is expected, it is always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
During the Video Interview
Make sure the table and your surroundings are clean and neat. You don’t want to distract (干扰)the interviewer. If you’re interviewing in your home, make sure that you are in a quiet space with no barking dogs, children, music, or other sounds. As well, turn off your phone and any alerts on your computer to avoid getting thrown off by emails or instant messages during the interview.
Make eye contact, and remember, that means looking at the camera(and not the picture-in-picture image of yourself).
1. What advantage do video job interviews have over in-person ones?
A. Personalized and time-saving. B. Efficient and money-saving.
C
No face-to-face communication. D. Simplified interview procedure.
2Which of the following subtitles best fits the box in the text?
A. Trial Video Process B. Check Your Technology
C. Advance Planning D. Have Materials Ready
3. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Dress casually if you are unsure of what to wear.
B. The ideal background is tidy, quiet and distraction-free.
C. Google Hangouts ranks lowest among available video platforms.
D. Look at yourself on the screen while responding to interviewers.
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B2. C3. B
