Video Interviewing - Coaching Tips
May 31, 2007 by Darlene McDaniel
Filed under Careers
As a candidate, if you have the opportunity to participate in a Video Interview, I say go for it. It should be an interesting opportunity to practice your interviewing skills. It would be great if the organization gave you an oppportunity to review it.
Keep in mind if they allow you to review, you should not have any expectation that you can change your answers or redo the interview. Use any review as feedback for yourself. Allow it to help you sharpen your skills and prepare for future interviews. Especially if you have the opportunity to continue in the hiring process.
Coaching Tips:
1. Preparation is critical before showing up for any interview. I want to emphasize the need for preparation if you are going to be sitting in front of a camera. How you show up will matter. As I stated in my Video Resume posts, hiring managers will have the opportunity to stop, start, rewind a Video Interview.
2. Identify as many key questions that may be asked by the hiring organization. Prepare your answers, but don’t memorize them. You must know who you are and what you bring to the table.
3. Ensure alignment in your answers. What you say out of your mouth must match what is on your application, cover letter and resume. Anything that you embellish will omit you from the process.
4. Personal grooming and hygiene are important. You are on camera. So make sure you look good! Brush your teeth! Check your tie, your hair, your face in general to ensure you don’t have any lunch residue!
5. Smile!
6. Manage your energy level. Overly energetic can be as detrimental as overly lethargic. If you are generally a quiet person, find energy. If you were on the pep squad, you may need to check some of your energy at the door.
7. Have fun!! Enjoy the process.
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