Complete Checklist for a

Successful Video
Interview

Mahdi Kafi
Primal Career
Complete Checklist for a Successful Video Interview Mahdi Kafi

Have you ever had the feeling you just aced a job
interview just to know a couple of days later that you
were not taken? I've had this same feeling on repeat
over my university years. After failing so many times,
I know what works, and most importantly what
doesn't.
This checklist will help you ensure you have all the
winning elements you need to ace your Video
Interview. 

Good luck!

- Mahdi Kafi
A. Preparation before the Video Interview Mahdi Kafi

Write down relevant keywords you see often in the job posting, to mention them during the
 
interview

Look for job success predictors for the role you're applying to by using google and by asking
 
current employees

  Research the company and popular questions they ask using glassdoor.com

Record yourself on your phone to practice answering questions on video, and ask for
 
feedback

Have a good light source that will enhance your video quality (One in each side of your face
 
preferably)

  Test your microphone to see if it works well

  Make sure your background is clean and professional

  Make sure you record yourself in a quiet, distraction-free room

Check your internet connection using speedtest.net (You need at least 2mbs  in upload and
 
download)

  Dress to impress
B. During the Video Interview Mahdi Kafi

  Read all the instructions inside the HireVue (or any other company) platform

  Test your image quality and audio inside the platform

Do the Practice Question, and check if you can enhance the video quality or the behavior you
 
have while answering the question

Have a notebook ready nearby to write down your ideas while they ask for a question, you'll
 
have around 30 sec to prepare your answer

Don't check the time too often while you answer your question, be methodical, and answer
 
the question thoroughly

  Optional: you can hide your video if it distracts you while you answer the question

Finish answering concisely by referring back to the question and relating your answer to the
 
role

  Stop the recording button professionally, even if you didn't use all the allocated time

Followup with the Hiring Manager the day after to thank them for the opportunity to be
 
interviewed
Mahdi Kafi
Primal Career

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