Imagine your next interview: You’re alone, you never actually meet or speak with a live person, and you are staring into a camera answering pre-recorded questions on a lap top or tablet. Digital Interviews are becoming more popular. Are you prepared to excel at a web cam interview?
Here are 4 tips to help you get prepared:
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Remember that most interviews are behavioral-based:
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When being asked about you specific skill set be sure to answer with real life experiences and examples.
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Come to the interview prepared with several examples for the most common skills hiring managers are looking for.
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Practice out loud — with a camera on:
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Create a mock interview at home while recording yourself answering questions.
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Although this may seem uncomfortable to do at first the benefit of being able to review and practice this before actually doing it is huge.
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Normally you have feedback, be it tone of voice or body language from your interview. You no longer have this. Practice to ensure you’re concise and confident in your answers.
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Show energy and enthusiasm:
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Avoid being monotone or fluctuating your volume of your voice, avoiding being sometimes louder, sometimes softer.
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Smile, tilt your head and show expression.
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You can only get better at this with practice.
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Think production values:
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Make sure you’re the proper distance from the camera so you’re visible from just below your shirt collar and up, but your face doesn’t take up the entire screen.
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Dress appropriately and make sure the room is lit well.
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Test your microphone.
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Wear a headset so the interviewer doesn’t get feedback.
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Try to minimize background noise, and be very aware of what else will be seen in the background.
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Source:
http://college.usatoday.com/2015/01/27/great-career-success-debate-5-tips-for-surviving-the-digital-interview/
