According to a survey completed in early 2013, 63% of HR managers said that they do video interviews on a regular basis.
Many jobseekers find themselves suddenly called in for a web cam interview the next day. Since it's online, it should make your schedule more free, right?
Though some of us might disagree, it's not up to us to decide on what time our web cam interviews can take place. We can only accommodate to the HR requests, if we really want that job.
So, Jobs & Hire is here to rescue you from your troubles. The following is a schedule that we recommend to our readers:
Early morning, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., immerse yourself in finding out more about the company. Research some recent news, organizational culture, business practices, consumer opinions, and interesting tidbits that you can bring up during the interview. Of course, as always, make sure that your Facebook profile won't turn down your job for you before you get it.
Next on the job interview how to: web cam setup is one of the most important things people get hung up on. So, get your equipment ready. Check out your setup with your friends to make sure that they are working before the interviewer calls you and you find yourself unable to answer the most important questions. This should be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
After your lunch break, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., practice your interview with a friend or a mentor. This experience will allow you to be more confident when the actual cam-to-cam conversation takes place. You might also choose your clothes at this time to make sure that the colors that show up on your web cam look good together. Sometimes an adjustment of lighting is important. It looks bad on you if your room is really dark and you are only illuminated by your computer monitor.
At 2:30 p.m., go ahead and call back. Check to make sure of the date, time, the person you'll be speaking with, and the materials you need for the interview. Some virtual interviews might require you to speak to multiple people, some companies might allow you to only chat through an audio call, without all the webcam madness too. Some interviews might even ask you to complete a test online. It's better to know what you're up against.
At 3:30 p.m, it's time to prep your audience. Do your best to find your interviewer on a social network (you got their name at 2:30, right?). Send them a message on Facebook, a short tweet, or a simple LinkedIn comment, showing your enthusiasm in meeting them tomorrow, and make sure you let your excitement seep through the professionalism.
At night, give yourself some time to check out everything again and make sure everything is okay. Get your act together if you need some time to process your day, etc., but don't sleep too late, as you'll need that extra boost of energy in the interview tomorrow.
Right before the interview the next day, give yourself two hours to relax and get your mind into the zone. It's better not to go overboard and try to memorize your resume. Simply go out, get some breakfast, relax a bit so that you'll be ready for the call when the time comes.
What do you like to do when preparing for a web cam interview?
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