These 7 tips may help you land that job!

1. 7 SECRETS TO A GREAT
VIDEO JOB INTERVIEW
I N T H E A M / 3 D P R I N T I N G I N D U S T R Y
A L E X A N D E R D A N I E L S G L O B A L

2. Great news; you
got an interview!

3. Great news; you
got an interview!
Weird news; it's a
video interview

4. In this industry, because of the talent
shortage, employers are hiring from all over
the world. This often means that traditional
face-to-face interviews are replaced with
video interviews - for convenience.
Video interviews can often seem strange and
intimidating, so to help ease the process, we
will unveil the 7 secrets to nailing the video
interview

5. #1 Be familiar with the technology
Make sure you are up to speed with the technology that you will be calling through
and get comfortable with it before your interview – not the moment you are
supposed to be calling in.
Do a test run – technology can be tricky and you never know when your build-in
microphone is going to have a bad day, or your wifi decides to take a break.
Make sure you have taken steps to smooth out the process so you appear as
professional as possible.

6. #2 Approach your video
call like a director
The number one tip on interviews is to make a good
first impression by presenting yourself nicely.
It is just as important on video as it is in person.
Approach it like a director
Lights Camera Action

7. LIGHTS
Your whole face should be visible and bright
without shadows.
Use two lamps, one on either side of the camera –
that should do the trick!
If the lamps are too sharp or harsh, soften it with a
scarf or paper towel.

8. CAMERA
Choose a neutral background that doesn’t disturb
the eye, and remove any clutter from the frame -
a blank wall or door is your best shot.
The angle of the camera is also important – make
sure you are neither looking up or down at the
person you are talking to.

9. ACTION
You may think that the importance of body language
decreases when you are on video. But it doesn’t.
Even if they can’t see that you’re wearing sweatpants,
you will know. Treat the interview as professionally as
you would a face-to-face interview.

10. #3 Communicating
55% of communication in a video is through facial expression and body
language, so make sure you've got that straight
EYE CONTACT
Eye contact, on a computer?
Yes. You need to look at the camera and not at the
images on your computer screen.
To remind yourself, you could put a colorful post it
note next to your camera, and draw an arrow with a
message that says "look here".
Now remember: there’s a fine line between good eye
contact and the serial killer stare. Webcam eye
contact can feel a bit awkward at first and a lot of
people respond by over-compensating.
Head nodding: shows patience and
understanding
Genuine smile: shows positivity and
warmth
Leaning forward: shows interest,
concern and understanding
POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE

11. #4 Take your time
Even though you have done a test run and your
connection is perfect, it might not be on the other end of
the interview.
Therefore, make sure you speak slow and clearly – not
only to ensure that the microphone picks up all you say,
but to accommodate the possibilities of a transmission
delay.
Pace yourself and use a slower rhythm whenever there’s
internet involved.
Use a visual nod to confirm that you heard the question,
and then wait 3 seconds to reply the question.

12. #5 Don't fidget
We all have some little nervous tics or twitches – it’s
normal. But in this kind of interview, it is important to
make an effort to avoid doing it.
Not only do you risk revealing your anxiety but you also
risk muffling the audio – a microphone records close
sounds more clearly.

13. #6 Be careful with
screen sharing
In this industry, it is not uncommon that the hiring manager asks
you to share your screen with them, so you can walk them through
your CAD designs or coding.
To be prepared for this request, make sure you have all your
internet browsers closed, so you don’t accidentally show them that
you have just googled the last question they asked you.
And make sure you are logged out of any chat on social media, so
notifications don’t interrupt your interview.

14. #7 Avoid too much
body motion
This may create blurry or jumpy images at the
receiving end.
Make sure you are sitting in a comfortable position
so you won’t need to shift around.
A nice neutral stance in your chair, with both feet
on the ground, should be fine. .

15. Thank you!
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