It’s no secret that these days, job seeking is a competitive market. Your resume needs to be as unique and creative as possible to stand out from the crowd and catch the attention of the employer. Instead of simply relying on a traditional written resume, providing a Digital Interview to potential employers offers more insight on a candidate’s skills, knowledge and communications skills.
Digital interviews are an increasingly common part of the hiring process. In this format, the employer will give you instructions on how to join the interview. Instead of being connected with a person, you’ll be prompted to answer interview questions that have been pre-recorded or appear in writing on the screen. You’ll record your answer to each question and the employer will review the recording later. There is often a time limit for your answers, and you may be given more than one chance to record each answer.
The pre-recorded format can feel unnatural to some people. Try to imagine that you are having a live conversation. Your preparation for the interview will be especially useful in this setting—be sure you have your answers at the ready.On that note, here are some tips to help you make a successful video interview.
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Have you ever read back through an email you’ve written and found spelling errors, run-on sentences, or a few overused words? You should watch your video for the same reason: checking for any little mistakes.
It’s a good idea to tailor your answers to the position you are going for.Given the collaborative nature of the workplace, few things are done without a cross-functional effort. When a functional lead interviews you, impress upon them how you have been successful working with their area to achieve an objective.
For example, if you’re talking to a finance person and you are in marketing, discuss how finance played a key role in the development of the project strategies. Finance may have driven the revenue targets, the budget and ROI. It’s important to discuss how you worked together with finance, not simply asked them for numbers. Emphasizing how you worked together will let them know that you value their input and understand what’s important to them.