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Some Do’s & Don’ts for video interviews
If you'd like some tips on acing your video interview, check out our quick, two-minute video below!
Tips for a great interview
Remember to dress in professional or business casual attire. Even if you are not there in person, keep in mind those first impressions count, even during a video interview.
- Remember to relax and smile. Look at the camera as much as possible.
- During a video interview it can be hard to remember to look straight ahead, but it's important to do this. Don't let your eyes wander; imagine you are speaking to a person and not just a screen.
- Spend time before your interview thinking of examples to questions you may be asked.
- Read the job ad and/or position description so you are clear on the skills required for the job. These are the skills they will be assessing at interview and will base the questions around.
- Research the employer. Depending on the organisation, your research should give you an understanding of their business, values, key projects, markets, client base and challenges.
- Remember that once you login you can practice before you record the interview.
Using the STAR approach
The STAR approach is a helpful way to reflect and prepare comprehensive and well-structured responses to interview questions.
S/T: Situation or Task – Clearly articulate the specific situation you encountered or the task you were assigned. Provide sufficient detail to enable the interviewer to understand the context of your example. Where applicable, draw on experiences from previous roles.
A: Action – Outline the actions you personally undertook, focusing on your individual contributions even when discussing group projects. Emphasise what you actually did rather than hypothesising about potential actions.
R: Result – Explain the outcomes that resulted from your actions. Describe how the situation concluded, what was achieved and any lessons learned.
