When finding the right fit\u00a0in today\u2019s\u00a0uncertain workforce, it\u2019s important for job seekers\u00a0and employers alike to adapt to the ever-changing world of work and emerging best-practice expectations.<\/p>
Yet, as video interviews have become the primary tool for screening candidates, recruiters and hiring managers are faced with a whole new slew of challenges when virtually\u00a0screening candidates –\u00a0ranging from lip synching candidates to proxy representation.<\/p>
As almost a quarter of all U.S. jobs have been disrupted, it’s a competitive job market\u00a0and\u00a0employers\u00a0are noticing that\u00a0some\u00a0un<\/i>qualified candidates are getting crafty when it comes to video interviews\u00a0– or are unknowingly engaging in body language habits that could falsely indicate deception.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
When\u00a0taking part in a video interview, here\u2019s how to ensure you\u2019re coming through as the real you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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The first step in the job interview process in a\u00a0telephone\u00a0interview to assess\u00a0whether\u00a0the candidate has the skills and experience required to proceed to the in-person interview. However, the in-person interview has quickly reverted to video interviews…\u00a0which require video. If\u00a0you\u00a0cannot use a camera on\u00a0your\u00a0laptop, desktop or smart phone, it could indicate\u00a0to a hiring manager or recruiter that\u00a0you’re either unprepared for the video interview, or\u00a0a third party is\u00a0actually taking\u00a0the interview for you.\u00a0<\/p>
If you have a poor internet connection\u00a0and there is lagging or buffering while you\u00a0speak, it could appear to the hiring manager or recruiter that someone else is speaking for you off camera and you are lip synching their answers.\u00a0Similarly, avoid\u00a0any attempt to cover your mouth during the interview.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
Many employees are now confirming\u00a0identities before the video interview. They are doing this by requesting a copy of your I.D or by asking for candidates to hold up a piece of photo ID during the video interview. \u00a0<\/p>
LinkedIn is the number one professional networking platform in the world, and recruiters are not only using the platform to source and engage candidates, they’re also looking to confirm candidates’ employment history and skill sets. If\u00a0you don\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0LinkedIn,\u00a0it may\u00a0indicate you don\u2019t\u00a0have the professional background cited on\u00a0your resume. Do\u00a0you\u00a0have a LinkedIn profile, but no photo?\u00a0Add one!\u00a0<\/p>
Sixty-seven\u00a0per cent of hiring managers agree that a lack of eye contact is the biggest mistake a candidate can make.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
During video interviews, it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t\u00a0break eye contact too often.\u00a0To the interviewer, it could demonstrate that\u00a0you\u00a0aren’t confident about\u00a0your candidacy, or\u00a0it\u00a0could also, in fact,\u00a0appear that you\u2019re\u00a0reading answers to interview questions off another screen or taking interview directions from a third person.\u00a0<\/p>
Similar to\u00a0an in-person interview,\u00a0candidates\u00a0should be sitting with good posture and focused on the interviewer. If\u00a0you appear\u00a0to be typing, or if\u00a0the interviewer\u00a0detects the sound of tapping keys, it could appear that you’re Googling or reaching out to a third-person\u00a0reference for answers or guidance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
Job searching\u00a0in an uncertain workforce is a challenge, but\u00a0being prepared for your interview, regardless of the format, is always essential to achieving your business and employment goals. <\/p>
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