10 TIPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW

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10 TIPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW

• Ever since the introduction of platforms like
  Skype and Google Hangouts, the process of
  interview has been more easier through video
  interview. Neither applicant nor employer is
  required to travel anywhere. Just be at your own
  place and connect for the conversation. All one
  needs is a device with internet connection.
• Here are our 10 tips to make video interview
  process more effective and productive for you
• Attire
• It may be tempting to dress only for what is
  visible on the screen. This is not a recommended
  idea. Even though you are not attending
  interview face to face, it is important to dress
  in complete formal attire.
• Camera
• Before attending the interview, check the clarity
  of the camera. If you dont have in-built camera
  option, book a seat in nearest internet cafe or
  purchase a web camera device in advance. Make
  sure you dont have flaky signal.
• Eye Contact
• Sometimes in Interview, when multiple
  interviewers are attending the process, it gets a
  bit confusing as to with whom to make an eye
  contact. The best trick here is to keep looking
  at the camera, while talking, and not on the
  screen.
• Body Language

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• Body language is not just a part of face-to-face
  interview. Even in front of camera, your body
  language is visible on your face and
  expressions. So dont neglect it. You have to
  look poised and polished and make sure that you
  are not nervous, hyperbolizing or flat out
  lying.
• Sit Comfortably
• Best part about video interview is that you can
  sit anywhere comfortably and attend the
  interview. You can be in your own Kingdom, so it
  should not be giving any excess pressure or
  tension.
• Say no to Intruders
• Knowingly or unknowingly there might be
  interruptions from your friends or family
  members. A Do Not Disturb sign on the door is
  the most subtle way to keep away the intruders.
  Make sure to have mobile on silent mode and no
  other sound producing device in the vicinity.
• Neat Surroundings
• The last night party might have messed up the
  place and you are supposed to sit for an video
  interview. Make sure this messy surrounding is
  not visible to the interviewers for a positive
  feedback on you. Make sure the vicinity is not
  messed up, and it is neat to record.
• Dont search for answers
• It is not advisable to use the internet when you
  are on video interview. You may be tempted to do
  a quick search on internet for something, which
  is not advisable and highly risky. The movement
  are noticeable from the other end.
• How to exit
• This is another crucial factor. How to end the
  interview and exit from it. Once the interview is
  completed, it is always recommended to wait for
  interviewers to turn off the camera first. This
  ends the possibility of any last minute question
  from the other end.
• Do not panic
• According to Murphys law, if anything has to go
  wrong it will. And in this technology depending
  world, this holds totally true. If
  unfortunately, the interview got cut short due to
  any technical failure (or any other reason),
  follow-up with the HR and schedule a next
  meeting.