1. 2:00 - Space/Equipment; make sure you have the space to do it, good lighting, make sure camera is mounted if not laptop (don't handhold) 2. 3:26 - Platform; download virtual platform ahead of time (Zoom or whatever) and test it 3. 4:30 - Surroundings; get quiet, clean area as best as you can; clean area up on camera 4. 6:26 - Dress code; likely dress casual, but err on the side of caution if you are unsure 5. 7:55 - Self-Preparation; major story arc in career to pull from in order to answer questions 6. 9:04 - Company research; know core values, what company does, job description 7. 10:49 - Practice/Mock Interview 8. 11:28 - Eye Contact; maintain "eye contact", look at camera when answering questions 9. 12:51 - Concise Answers; don't ramble, "2 minute rule" 10. 13:41 - Look for Feedback; fully understand question before answering, look for verbal and non-verbal feedback to make sure you are on the right track with your answers 11. 14:57 - Posture; maintain good posture, don't slouch, show confidence, speak clearly and loudly enough 12. 15:35 - Other; keep copy of résumé, have notes ready, solve their business problem

@jamesrau100

6 ай бұрын

To this excellent list I would add turn off your phone if conducting the interview using an external USB camera (attached to your computer monitor). There is nothing more unprofessional than being interrupted by a phone call or other notifications during an interview. Again, you want to reduce or eliminate any unnecessary distractions during the interview.

As a Senior (Lead) UI UX Designer, I have always found that one of the things people lack in any interviews is a clear plan. I got through many interviews successfully due to the fact that I always had a presentation to DRIVE the interview. Nothing is louder in an interview than silence. So if you are interviewing for a creative position (Design, Engineering, etc.) make 3 things: - A resume that is meant to get your past HR - A Portfolio that gets you the interview from leads - A presentation to walk through your skills and experiences Additionally, please prepare with basic talking points of your past experience. And make sure to focus on impact rather than buzzwords in your portfolio.

I had an interview with a HR rep from a major airline. She was sitting on her unmade bed, looking like she just had just woke up and turned on her computer. It set a really bad tone for the entire hiring process.

Buying a ring light was the best thing for these interviews. Not only do you look great you can focus on the interview 100%

Thanks for the advice. I got a job offer after my video interview. Totally different field of work from my current job. Thanks again for the great advice

I remember a recruiter saying to me... "At least he wore his best Star Wars T-shit to the interview!"... LOL!

What about sticking notes with bullet points/ key words from CV, answers to potential questions and company info behind the camera, at head height, so just a shift of the eye gets your answers, without having to start thinking too long? Not to read from, just a reminder that keeps you on track. Thanks for the videos.

@BrendenDrivesMeCrazy

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@JaBlanche

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I've done this and worked like a charm.

I've used MS Teams for 2 years now. A good tech hint is to use headphones for listening instead of open desktop speakers. Depending on the setup, open speakers can cause an echo (unless everyone else mutes). I use in-ear monitors and a USB mike, but several others used gaming headsets. That USB ring light is also good as they often have dimming and warming settings. Similar to photography.

i have a video interview later this week, the first one i’m actually excited for. these tips are already helping with my confidence!

@CandaceHoneywood

3 жыл бұрын

Update! Had a quite blank background & looked directly into the camera frequently while speaking.. I also used advice from your wife about using neutral colors for my outfit. The interview went amazingly & we had a wonderful back & forth conversation. I was extended the offer & I accepted!! I appreciate your videos SO MUCH! It really helped me regain my interview confidence & really showed me things I never would've even thought of!

@x_MrYAYA_x

2 жыл бұрын

@@CandaceHoneywood how long after the video interview did they let u know the status and send an offer? I had 2 video interviews now its been 1 week havent heard anything.

I dealt with the looking into the camera issue by putting a sticker right along the side edge of the camera. This way I'm focused on the sticker and not the camera but the sticker is close enough to the camera that the camera is in my line of vision as well. Hope that helps.

@nikoletahanakova8573

2 жыл бұрын

I saw somewhere that someone did something similar, but with googly eyes :-)

@jillnorberg4721

Жыл бұрын

Whether in person or on video, I look at tge spot between the interviewers eyes. That way you are maintaining eye contact without giving them the psychopath stare

When I have applied to my position in the company I work for, I have gone through a whole research about them, from the history and what they do and how they do it to what their values are, are they supporting some charities, what they care about etc. When I went on the day for the interview, I did not ask a lot of questions but I only asked 3 questions, one question addressing the workload and team work, 2nd question addressing possible progression, 1-2-1 with the manager and personal growth and 3rd one that I've got the managers and HR cornered and they couldn't answer me, asking them about innovating in AIs with intelligence homes. Since the company is a leading housing association, how can we improve the homes and not only modernizing them but also making them more accessible for people with disabilities. Not babbling about that I am right person for it and I fit perfectly with the corporate values etc. I left that for themselves to judge when I show them the motivation and desire to learn and improve.

Thanks for the 2 minutes answer advice!

Solid advice. Thank you!

The only interview in which they told me in the spot I wasn't good enough for them is the one in which I learned about the workings and history of the best. I went in projecting confidence and even confidently said I could do things I was nervous as heck about doing for the first time. I knew how things worked to some degree and a good chunk of history among other things and in the end I place it in the top five worst interviews and wastes if time and money I have ever had in searching for a job.

@dougchampion8084

2 жыл бұрын

How could you have confidentially said those things if you were nervous as heck? Sounds like you nervously said those things through your best impression of a confident voice. Confidence isn't a thin layer you apply over nervousness, it's the core feeling.

Love your videos. They have been a huge help in my latest job search, Just a bit of advice. It would be great if each section of the video had a text title that way we can navigate the video efficiently.

@ALifeAfterLayoff

3 жыл бұрын

Most of them do already, but will def. take note. Thanks for watching!

very helpful. Thank you.

"Make sure you're in a quiet, clean area", HA! :D Try that with a studio apartment and two noisy parrots! xD (I got the job though)

@oldpapertrader8069

3 жыл бұрын

Funny, I live in a two-bedroom house with my wife, thirteen-year-old son, and seven parrots! Three parakeets, two lovebirds, pineapple green cheek conquer, and a double yellow head Amazon! I interviewed in my dining room / office, my parrots are in the living room. The interview went great and I got the job too!

@JUMALATION1

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldpapertrader8069 At least you have separate rooms with doors :D the only room separated by a door is the toilet in my case, my whole apartment is just one room (+toilet). Glad you got the job!

@dougchampion8084

2 жыл бұрын

Schedule all your interviews for one day and stay at a Best Western. It's such a major dice roll to try and do something like this with parrots. Are you literally never going to ever have to use your phone on business hours? The person interviewing is going to wonder if a call with a client is going to be interrupted by Scarface quotes or whatever weird shit your parrot randomly says in the background. I wouldn't do it. Make the effort, it counts and it shows.

@JUMALATION1

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougchampion8084 for me, the money aspect here didn't allow that. Staying at a Best Western was not an option with an already tight budget and I don't even own a portable laptop, so my desktop setup was my only solution, with a plug-in 10+ years old webcam on top of my screen. Luckily, my parrots only make "parrot noises" apart from each others' names and one another word each. Beggars can't be choosers when you need to find a job, sadly. It's either this setup for the interview or no interview at all. Sad but also my reality. But I reiterate: I got the job, parrot noises or not :D

thank you! I appreciate the tips about realizing the camera angle on lap top. And be mindful of making eye contact, so channeling when for panel interviews over zoom.

@kathleenkeefe8626

2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear more about story arks

“Let me guess you’re here…” that’s exactly why here!😅😂

UGH where was this video 4 days ago. I had my very first video interview

@ALifeAfterLayoff

3 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@nataliaalmeida-nacillustra5954

2 жыл бұрын

@@ALifeAfterLayoff guess we'll never know. Lol

I did five interviews over the course of eight hours on the same day for a job in AWS. Of course, I did not get the job, but what a waste of time to put a person through that crap when they actually WANT to work for that company. After that wasted experience/waste of time, I hope Amazon/AWS burns in Hell!!!

@dougchampion8084

2 жыл бұрын

How is it a waste if you learned the ins and outs of a FAANG hiring process? It's only a waste if you believe it is, sounds like a valuable learning opportunity you've decided to reframe as a waste of time.

Excellent video! Thank you for the tips. Question, is it okay to look at notes while on a video interview? Do recruiters frown on note referencing?

@ALifeAfterLayoff

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's fine to do an occasional glance, but certainly do not rely on notes. You'll come across as robotic.

Would love if you could discuss how to take one way video interviews. I think they are terrible because you are answering questions that pop up in the screen - talking to you yourself. No other person is involved in the interview which is incredibly awkward. I have recruiters reach out to me for this company often but just can’t get comfortable with the video interviews and am sadly overlooked for roles that would be an excellent fit.

@ALifeAfterLayoff

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I hate those too.

@tirkdiamond

3 жыл бұрын

I have one today on HireVue!

@selenasimmons6653

2 жыл бұрын

I've had 4 of them...two of them got me to a final round..didn't get either job...I'm an outgoing person, used to doing presentations, but to me thts another trick to keep out good applicants

@joelcurtis9157

Жыл бұрын

I’ve 4 of these with 2 different companies. The first 2 that I did I didn’t move on, the next 2 I moved on to the next round and final rounds of interviews with the companies, and got a job offer from one. They are extremely awkward, I got a lot more comfortable after doing them a few times. I recommend practicing doing these types of interviews on your own and you can watch your answers, and work to improve

Unrelated to video interviews: Do you have any videos for people interviewing/applying for an internal role?

What type/model microphone do you use to record?

Love your videos man - Thank you. You gotta redecorate that background though!

@ALifeAfterLayoff

3 жыл бұрын

I’m moving in a few months. I’m planning on something different then. :)

@tlabang83

3 жыл бұрын

Do he doesn’t.. he’s dope🌺

@cosmic_pursuit

3 жыл бұрын

@@tlabang83 I know he’s dope bro, and I live for his wisdom, but this background reads that he’s filming in a corner of his moms house. It totally detracts from his credibility ! And while I’m nitpicking, it’s angled too high as well. It’s weird that he’s looking up at us. just one mans opinion.

I am looking for a work at home job, really struggling to find one.

@Arbysroastbeefjuice

2 жыл бұрын

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@BrendenDrivesMeCrazy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Arbysroastbeefjuice lol

Recruiter says " make sure to look at the camera " while they stare at the screen.

Is it poor form to actually refer to your written notes/questions during a video interview? Just wondering if a recruiter will look negatively on you if take a moment to look at your notes, especially when you're asking the interviewer questions about the job? Of course I wouldn't read the question off my notes verbatim, but it might be helpful to be able to glance at them just so I don't forget.

First time i saw you smiling

One problem that I am having is that the recruiter are located offshore and I literally can't understand them due to their heavy accents not to mention the poor phone connection. Why would a firm do that?

I went to a company that had no mission or vision statement

Job interviews can be tricky to navigate - Like yourself, I discuss how to approach interviews in the last video on my channel. Though w/ a humorous twist. Hope we encourage people to let their authenticity shine through for sure in front of employers!

Nope, your video just appeared in my feed...

in person interview is terrible, imagine getting dressed in a suit, driving for a few hours, just to not be selected or have a bad interview. What a horrible way to spend your day.

And if you don't get the job, don't have your Mommy call the hiring Mgr. It happens.

You're so full of yourself. This boomer mentality needs to go. 1st rounds of interviews...maybe if you're applying for a physicians job, not a freakin secretary. Then again, I'm not American lol.

@MikeNapoli1989

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you