How do you prepare for a video job interview? #toptiptuesday 28/52

One outcome of the pandemic which shows no sign of abating is the rise in video interviewing but how can you best prepare for a video interview?

Here are our 10 top tips:

1.Do your research

2.Dont read from the screen

3.Location Are you in a quiet space, is there anything distracting behind you?

4.Test out your webcam Is the camera angle right? Are you a good distance from the screen?

5. Check the connection beforehand so youre not in a panic trying to sort out any technical issues

6. Arrive 5 10 minutes early

7. Be professional in what you wear

8. Be engaging Make eye contact, smile, and use your hands and body language to express yourself

9. Usual interview rules apply: Practise beforehand and use scenarios and examples

10. Ask questions write them in a notepad and refer to them during the interview this proves youve done your research