In today's swiftly evolving realm of recruitment, where virtual meetings have become the cornerstone of professional interactions, it's crucial to master the art of video interviews. In our quest for expert guidance, we caught up with with Suze Dyson, our highly regarded Candidate Manager, to chat about the secrets to a successful digital interview.
Suze was able to talk on some great points, including key things that make video interviewing so different to face-to-face interviewing, asking the question is video interviewing is the new way of life for recruitment? And if you can get away with wearing pyjama pants on the bottom during a video interview!
In this digital age, striking the balance between professionalism and genuine connection is always important. Suze emphasises the importance of crafting a distraction-free environment, thoroughly testing your technical setup, and maintaining direct eye contact throughout the conversation.
So, give the full article a read if your ready to take your online interviewing skills to the next level!
Let’s face it, the world of recruitment has transformed forever. We’re part of a growing digital era, where interviews are conducted remotely, where team games and drinks are done over video calls, and where sitting in your dressing gown on the couch working on a Monday morning has become the norm. What is often overlooked however, is the impact that this can have on people interviewing for roles, from both sides of the camera. We caught up with Candidate Manager Suze Dyson to chat through her top tips for being a true pro at video interviews, in this wild and uncertain landscape.
Susanna Dyson is one of our resident Candidate Managers. Working in the Auckland IT & Digital team, she works closely with candidates and our consultants to find and place exceptional talent. Outside of work, she loves travelling, going on random hikes with her husband, and exploring the cuisine scene of Auckland.
Video interviews give companies the ability to hire faster, get more key players involved and reach more in-demand candidate. We’ve definitely seen a growing trend in businesses being able to react faster as they’ve adjusted to this new way of working and I believe the companies who adopt digital hiring processes long term will have the most success in the future.
Absolutely. We are working with clients who, before Covid, would have never hired candidates solely using video interviewing but now they have and they see it works and works well, it has totally changed the game. It also allows a greater level of flexibility as it removes the need to travel, to book out meeting rooms or to feel a need to pad out time. Especially during lockdowns, people can find more flexibility and comfortability in their day to have a quick phone call or video chat.
Of course you can! I’ve been guilty of interviewing a candidate in mine. However, even if an interviewer won’t be seeing your bottom half, dressing the part will help create a more professional atmosphere that can ultimately help with your mindset.
I interview candidates daily and technical glitches arise all the time. Hopefully you won’t encounter any issues but at the same time, how you deal with these issues can be a good way to show how proactive you are under pressure. My advice especially if you often encounter internet issues is to have a backup plan and continue the video interview from your mobile using mobile data. If nothing seems to work, then communicate with the interviewer that you are very much interested in the role and would like the opportunity to reschedule at a time that works for them. Rescheduling is always preferred than giving up entirely.
Tip One – Find somewhere that is distraction free and with a neutral background and good lighting. There’s nothing worse than hearing your neighbour mowing their lawns in the background or having a glare on your screen.
Tip Two – Test your equipment, make sure your video and microphone are working as they should be and get familiar with the video platform you’ll be using during the interview.
Tip Three – Now this one may seem obvious to some but please try to keep eye contact with your interviewer by looking into the camera. It can be very distracting if you’re looking down or at another screen during an interview. The more you can do to engage throughout the interview, the better your chances.
Tip Four – Remember to smile and let your personality shine through. Bring as much of yourself to the video as you would if you were sitting across from the interviewer.
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