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How to Ace a Video Interview

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I have noticed that video interviewing
has become a very popular hiring tool during the Interview process.

Preparing for a video interview is very similar to preparing for any
other interview–the questions you will be asked and the ways you
should conduct yourself will be the same.

You will, however, have to take some additional things into

consideration when video interviewing, including learning to use
some hardware and software, how to look good on camera, and how
to maintain proper eye contact.

According to a survey, 60% of hiring managers and recruiters started
using video interviews at some stage in their hiring process. At the
same time, 57% of candidates said that they prefer live video
interviews, while 34% prefer in-person interviews an ONLY 9% prefer

one-way pre-record video assessment tools.

The good news is that most of you competitors are terrible at video

interviews (yes, even if they prefer this type of interview, it doesn’t
mean they are good at it). Sadly, the bad news is that you are likely in
the same boat.

But here is the thing – you shouldn’t be. Even though the ability to
shine in a video interview requires some skills and savvy beyond
basic job interview best practices it doesn’t mean you cannot master
it.

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