APPLICATION TIPS
DEALING WITH LIVE VIDEO INTERVIEWS Live video interviews over Zoom or other conferencing apps have become the new normal. Take note of the following points and learn how to put forward your best self during a video interview!
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t goes without saying that the coronavirus outbreak has changed many of the ways we interact with other people. And one of the major changes is an increase in interviews over live video conferencing as recruiters practise social distancing too. A regular, in-person interview may already seem nerve-wracking enough to you as a graduate jobseeker, but now you need to figure out how to deal with one over a video call too? Do not fret – here are some handy tips on how to tackle these “new normal” interviews with ease.
Preparing for your live video interview Going into a live video interview is not just as easy as signing in, turning on your webcam and talking! You will want to do a bit of prep work beforehand to ensure you set the right tone. Here are a few pointers: • Spend some time before the interview familiarising yourself with the platform your interview will be conducted on – whether it is Zoom, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, or any other video conferencing platform the recruiter prefers. • Conduct research on the company you are interviewing with. Interviewers will know if you have not done your homework and are reading stuff online even over the call – it is very obvious. They can even hear you Googling questions!
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