
Being Prepared Is Key
It’s natural to be nervous before an interview – when you’re prepared, you’ll overcome that and make a great impression on the hiring manager. Recruiting in Motion is here to help. Once you’ve had a preliminary conversation with one of our recruiting experts to discuss your experience and interests, you’ll have the opportunity to make a short video for us to present to the employer alongside your resume.
Why Video Interviews?
Your video clip lets you showcase your strengths and personality. It goes beyond your resume and reflects your communication style, professionalism, and your attitude toward work.
Keeping It Simple
Come prepared to answer these questions on video:
Briefly discuss your most recent work experience.
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Tell us about your work related strengths.
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How would your colleagues describe your personality?
Interview Preparation Tips
- Dress in business attire, whether you’re meeting the recruiter in person or via video.
- Practice responses to typical job interview questions that most employers ask – describe your strengths and weaknesses, why did you leave your last position, tell me about your ideal role, etc.
- Think of real-world examples you can use to describe your skills and experience.
- Be on time. If you’re meeting in person, on time means five to ten minutes early.
- During the interview, try to relax and stay calm.
- Maintain eye contact with the recruiter and/or interviewer.
- Listen to the entire question before answering.
Video Interview Tips
- Keep your answers brief – 30 seconds or less is recommended.
- Interview from a quiet room with no distractions.
- Keep your background clear and uncluttered.
- If you’re using a smartphone, take the video horizontally (sideways).
- Try not to move around too much when filming.
- If asked to discuss technical strengths, focus on your professional skills rather than personal attributes.
- You may retake your answers as many times as you like.
- If you have questions, please ask!