Virtual Interview Tips
How to ace a job interview over
10 tips from Kathy Caprino (career coach) as seen on Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2020/07/03/10-key-tips-for-acing-your-video-interview/?sh=7a62382d5003
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Show your real background (if it’s suitable).
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Be conscious of what’s in the view.
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Select professional attire
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Ready your sound and video equipment
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Demonstrate positive body language and behavior.
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Engage the interviewer with eye contact and connection.
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As with every interview, prepare, prepare, prepare
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Know the “20 facts of you”
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Practice with a friend or coaching buddy
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Finally, remember that you’re talented, experienced and have so much value to offer and that the interview is a two-way street.
S.T.A.R.
STAR technique is particularly useful for competency-based interviews. This technique is used best for answering situational type questions i.e. can you give me an example of a time when you reached a big goal at work. Prepare these beforehand. Richard McMunn explains this in the video below.
Situation- Explain the situation.
Task- what was the task?
Action- what action did you take?
Result- What was the result?