5 Video Interview Tips to Help You Get The Job

We’ve previously discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to employees feeling more confident in finding new jobs, but the pandemic has permanently changed the job interview process. With the increase of remote work and the necessity of social distancing, video interviews are becoming more and more common. Especially for the early stages of the interview process. Video interviews are about 6x faster than phone interviews. So, how should candidates prepare for video interviews? Do you need better lighting? And most importantly, do you need to put on real pants? Check out our 5 tips to prepare for virtual job interviews.

Dress for the Job

Yes, that includes real pants. For a virtual interview it is best to dress the same way you would for an in-person interview at the same company. While doing an interview from your own home may feel like a more casual occasion, you’re still trying to advance your professional career. You only have 7 seconds to make a first impression and all the details matter.Plus, getting out of your t-shirt and sweatpants and into more professional clothing will help you feel sharper and more on top of your game.

Find Good Lighting

Good, natural lighting can go a long way towards making you look your best on camera. No one likes talking to a dark and blurry pixelated video so try to find the best-lit sitting area that you can, especially if you are using an outdated or basic webcam. It’s best to sit with your computer between you and your light source so that your face is lit up from the front. If your video is backlit, aka your light source is behind you and facing into the camera, this can cause video conferencing software to go haywire with the image. For more video call lighting tips, check out this video from The Verge.