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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.

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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.

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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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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
interview /ˈɪntərvjuː/ B1	noun - a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person
virtual /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/ B2	adjective - carried out or existing online rather than in person
master /ˈmæstər/ B1	verb - to learn or understand something thoroughly
essential /ɪˈsenʃəl/ B1	adjective - absolutely necessary or indispensable
research /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/ B1	noun - the systematic investigation into a subject to discover or revise facts verb - to investigate systematically
job /dʒɑːb/ A1	noun - a paid position of regular employment
hire /ˈhaɪər/ B1	verb - to employ someone for financial return
professional /prəˈfeʃənl/ B1	adjective - relating to a person's work or training noun - a person who engages in a particular activity as a job
dress /drɛs/ A2	verb - to wear clothes noun - clothes worn on the body
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/ B1	noun - the way in which one acts or conducts oneself
assess /əˈsɛs/ B2	verb - to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
example /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ A1	noun - a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule
creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ B1	adjective - relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas
prioritize /praɪˈɔːrɪtaɪz/ B2	verb - to designate or treat something as more important
organize /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/ A2	verb - to arrange or form into a structured whole
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ A2	noun - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself
result /rɪˈzʌlt/ A2	noun - a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
comfortable /ˈkʌmftəbl/ A2	adjective - providing physical ease and relaxation
camera /ˈkæmərə/ A2	noun - a device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals