How to make a video for a job interview

New technologies have revolutionized the labor market in the last few years. In addition to remote employment, which is now a reality, recruitment processes are often made operational through video-conference interviews. Another resource, not so talked about but also possible, is the video recorded interview. But does this practice present any advantages over a conventional interview? The answer is yes, and there are several.

Flexibility is one of them. This is because there is the possibility of recording the video at the time and place that is most convenient for you. This allows you to organize your agenda, giving you time to prepare in advance, as well as saving time and money in travelling. Furthermore, as it is a recorded interview and not a "live" one, you can stop and restart as many times as necessary to ensure a good performance.
But the advantages are not only for the candidates. From a detailed analysis of each piece to sharing it with the rest of the human resources team, there are several gains for recruitment teams with this type of interview. Before you get to work, we leave you with the best tips to make your professional presentation video a success.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE INTERVIEW

This works for any type of interview (face-to-face, distance or video). Before the recording, study the company and the job opening. This is the only way to prepare your speech in a targeted and assertive way.

PREPARE THE PLACE FOR THE INTERVIEW

Choose a place with good lighting. You can choose a place with natural light, for instance. If this is not possible, try to use artificial lighting with white light and no shadows. It is also important that the space is clean, organized and that there is no interference from third parties, such as family members or pets.

LOOK AFTER YOUR PRESENTATION

Dress carefully as if you were in a face-to-face interview, always bearing in mind the position you are applying for. Do not neglect your posture and non-verbal communication. Keep an upright position and look at the camera as if you were speaking directly to the interviewer.

CARE WITH EQUIPMENT

Whether you are using a video camera or a mobile phone, the important thing is that the equipment you use allows for quality recording, so that the sound is clear, and the image is sharp. When positioning the camera, try to maintain an angle that keeps your face and shoulders central in the video, avoiding positioning it too low or too high. Before you start recording test the audio and image to make sure everything is operational.

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO SAY, DO NOT IMPROVISE

First of all, introduce yourself clearly and succinctly. Say your name, the position you are applying for and your motivation for the job. Normally, companies inform candidates about which questions or topics they want to see covered in the interview. If so, build a short script with these guidelines in mind. To make your speech flow as smoothly as possible, practice your answers before recording the video, remembering to be concise and objective. Otherwise, use clear, slow, and objective language.

DO EVERYTHING IN A TIMELY MANNER

There are often deadlines set by recruiters for receiving videos. Make sure you meet the deadline for the delivery of the interview. Keep in mind that after recording, you should have time to review the video and edit it if necessary, ensuring that the image, sound, and content are in perfect condition.

By following these tips, your videotaped job interview has everything to be a success. Remember that the key to triumph is undoubtedly to be confident and enthusiastic about the job you are applying for. Otherwise, stay positive and wait patiently for the outcome of the interview. Good luck!

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