All right \u2013 it\u2019s time to do this. You\u2019ve done the research, updated your CV, written the cover letter, and now find yourself staring down a video interview. \u00a0 Most often these are on Skype, though sometimes employers in China will use WeChat or some other format.<\/p>\n
Sweet! Since you can do this from your living room, it\u2019s no big deal, right?<\/p>\n
Wrong. Don\u2019t be that guy who interviews from a reclined chair with poor lighting and your cat walking around in the background. If you think the recruiter won\u2019t notice what\u2019s on the wall, you are mistaken. It\u2019s always better to over prepare and impress with your high level of professionalism than to appear lackluster.<\/p>\n
Schedule it like you would for any other interview \u2013 pick a time and a place you can definitely be available and be sure your computer and the program you are using works properly. If you don\u2019t use the program often be sure to test it hours before the interview so if there are problems you have time to troubleshoot or call a friend for help.<\/p>\n
If possible, use your computer rather than a mobile device and if you have any problems or something isn\u2019t working, contact your recruiter and let them know. We certainly understand that things can go wrong, so be professional about it and let us know ahead of time.<\/p>\n
Dress like you would for any other interview \u2013 well, mostly. You can actually get away with wearing pajama pants, so long as a standing portion is not part of the interview. Wear a suit, comb your hair, and look your best. Make sure the animals and family members are either blocked out or told not to come in.<\/p>\n
Last thing \u2013 as with any interview \u2013 be ready to talk about yourself, your experiences, and openly answer questions they ask you. Be confident, but not arrogant, and stay on topic.<\/p>\n
The key is though; all interviews come down to making the best possible impression. Any trained interviewer knows that you in an interview is an example of you at your best, so be your best.<\/p>\n
You got this!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
All right \u2013 it\u2019s time to do this. You\u2019ve done the research, updated your CV, written the cover letter, and now find yourself staring down a video interview. \u00a0 Most often these are on Skype, though sometimes employers in China will use WeChat or some other format. Sweet! Since you can do this from your …<\/p>\n