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SPEAKER 1: To get hired
in today's job market,
it is essential to master the
art of the virtual interview.
Before any interview, I always
like to do a little research.
I want to make sure I know
the basics about the business,
any recent news headlines,
and most importantly, the job
description.
The goal is to sound natural
and not too rehearsed.
So I also like to put
together a quick cheat sheet
with some bulleted notes
tailored to the role,
rather than memorizing answers.
And even though I'll
be working from home,
I think it's important
to dress professionally.
Wardrobe style is
different for everyone,
so you should think
about what that
means for you and for the role.
I aim for one step up from how
I would normally dress for work
since this is an interview.
SPEAKER 2: A
behavioral interview
is a very popular
interview technique
that is simply meant to
assess your candidacy based
on past behavior.
So instead of asking a
hypothetical question
like how would you, react
under pressure at work,
it would sound something more
like, tell me about a time
that you were under pressure at
work and how did you handle it.
The best way to identify
one of these questions
is how it starts.
Tell me about a
time when or give me
an example of a time when.
The idea behind this is simply
for you to map out the reaction
that you had in
that situation based
on the result of a
particular situation.
Now, some additional
example questions
that you could anticipate
in this type of environment
would be, give me an example
of how you set your goals.
Tell me about a time
when you had to be
creative to overcome a problem.
Give me an example
of a time that you
had to prioritize certain
tasks or projects over another.
Listen, I know that
some of these questions
can feel tricky to answer,
but the STAR method
is going to be the best way for
you to organize your answer.
So STAR stands for
Situation, Task, Action,
and Result. What's
great about this
is it's going to
allow you to organize
your story in a relevant
and succinct way,
but it's going to also allow you
to identify your contributions
and your results.
And these are two
elements that are really
easy to forget in a high
pressure environment.
I've done it myself.
We're only human.
But this is going to allow
you to be really organized
in the way that you
construct your answer.
SPEAKER 3: First, find
a comfortable spot.
Make sure that the camera
is positioned so that you're
right in the middle.
Not too high, not too low.
If you don't have a table
at the perfect height,
you can always put
a stack of books
under it to help frame
your face correctly.
Lighting is also
really critical.
I'm in a studio and the
lighting is perfect.
It's all professional.
But if you're at home,
you can position yourself
next to a window or put
a lamp in front of you.
It's important to have
the light coming directly
at you versus behind you.
And remember, this
is a video interview.
You're on camera.
So try not to bite your
nails, play with your hair,
or touch your face too much.
SPEAKER 1: I recommend that
you use a secluded room
with a door you can
shut, like your bedroom.
That way you can
control the environment.
SPEAKER 3: You definitely want
to test out your computer.
I recommend doing a quick trial
run prior to the interview
to make sure that
the sound is good.
You have to make eye contact
and really showcase who you are
and your personality.
It's a little challenging doing
that, talking into a camera.
But I think that ultimately
helps you stand out.
SPEAKER 1: And for
those of you who
might be doing
pre-recorded interviews,
keep in mind that a lot of
what we cover here today
can be applied to
that format as well.
Don't forget to silence
your cell phone and desktop
notifications before logging in.
It's OK to glance at
yourself in the monitor
while you're talking on screen
to make little adjustments
during your interview.
SPEAKER 4: Can you tell me a
little bit more about yourself
and why do you think you'd be
a good addition to the team.
SPEAKER 1: Well, I
have a background
in writing web and email
copy for fitness products.
And I'm good at
generating clever calls
to action that deliver results.
For example, my
copy significantly
increased our click
through rates.
And sales rose over
20% last quarter alone.
I'm looking to join a team that
will allow me to contribute
and grow even more.
And because you're in
the athleisure space,
I think that my skills and
experience would be an asset.
If you start to feel
stressed or nervous,
just try to remember
that interviewing
is a two-way street.
You're not just there
to present yourself.
You're also learning
about the role and whether
or not working for this
company feels right for you.
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