How to conduct interviews through free video conferencing

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How to conduct interviews through free video
conferencing
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With the hiring process becoming global,
interviews conducted via video conferences are
becoming more common in the workplace. It eases
budget constraints as well, which is why
conducting interviews via video conferencing is
now preferred process across the globe.
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Many companies are using video conference
interviewing to conduct first round interviews as
a way to initiate the interview process faster.
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While phone interviews are still common, free
video-conferencing interviews allow companies to
size up potential candidates visually before
investing time and energy in setting up a face to
face interview.
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With the growing predominance of teleconferencing
job interviews, you might not be surprised to
find yourself preparing for one as well. For a
successful interview via video conference, heres
how you can present yourself in the best possible
light.
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• A mock interview

A dry run with a friend helps you get an idea of
what to do and where to look as well as solve any
potential technical glitches when using software
that supports video conferencing free of charge.
Do the rehearsal interview at the same time of
day that your interview is scheduled for.
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This way you have a better idea of the lighting
in the room at that time, background noise and
any other peripheral disturbances and will be
able to deal with them accordingly. Make sure
that there are no unexpected interferences at
that time.
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• Be conscious of space

First and foremost, pick a spot with minimum
distractions, preferably a closed room. Take a
look at what is behind you on the screen because
you wouldnt want anything to divert the
interviewers attention.
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Try to make sure your space is neat and tidy.
Keep in mind that although the recruiter is not
in the room with you, he/she can see and hear
everything that goes on in your room during the
interview.
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• Take note of angles and lighting

Make sure that you have angled your webcam
correctly so that the interviewer can focus on
you. Stay in the centre of the frame of the
camera and remember to maintain eye contact at
all times. It is best to put the interviewers
window right below your Web camera so that your
line of sight is naturally aligned towards
him/her.
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Getting the look just right can actually be quite
tricky so practice with your friend. Another
option would be to look into the camera and not
at your screen at all.
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Treat your interview as seriously as a
face-to-face interview. Be on time and be
prepared. Before the interview ask if the
interviewer prefers any specific free online
meeting software so that you can get acquainted
with it prior to the interview.
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Pay attention to your body language but mostly
just relax and be yourself. After all your
personality and qualifications are what will land
you the job.