Ace the Video Interview and Land that Actuarial Job

It’s becoming more and more common for companies to conduct virtual interviews with candidates.

Video interviews typically happen one of two ways – one-on-one interviews conducted in real time, where you answer questions via a live chat; or you record your answers to a series of questions. Whichever method you use, follow these tips to help deliver a great interview.

Be prepared.

Much like you would with a typical in-office interview, prepare for your video interview by reviewing your work history, job posting and a list of questions you expect to be asked.

Dress appropriately.

While a video interview may feel more casual, you should still dress as though you were meeting the interviewer in-office.  This means dressing appropriate from head to toe, rather than just from the waist up – you never know when you’ll need to stand up or shift in your seat!  Be prepared and change out of those PJ bottoms.

Choose a quiet space.

Select a space where you wont be interrupted. Ensure it’s well lit and that your audience can hear you. If at all possible, try a test run on a friend several days before your interview is scheduled to begin.

Clean your environment.

Clean lose papers behind you, straighten up your desk and tidy your shelves – a clean environment makes a great impression. Take some screenshots with your webcam to see how it translates on camera.

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