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4 Dress the part. Although you’re not going into an office to meet with the
interviewer personally, you still need to dress appropriately for a video
interview. Use a nice shirt or blouse or a suit and a tie if it is the culture of
the organisation. Even if you are sitting down, make sure that you dressed
appropriately as you never know when you may need to stand up mid
interview to possibly adjust a light, etc. Dressing appropriately will also make
you feel more professional.
5 Mind your body language. Maintaining good eye contact is crucial during a
video interview. Make sure that your camera is at eye level. It does not make
a good impression if you continuously look up or down when you are speaking.
Smile and nod when appropriate – do not cross your arms and sit rigidly
without moving. Practise recording yourself in advance answering interview
questions to ensure that you are not talking too quickly or taking enough
breaths. Take notes, but do not lose eye contact.

Interview questions

Interviewers use several different types of questions. These could include more
common interview questions, competency-based questions as well as more
technical job-related questions. The key thing to remember is to keep your
answers brief and to the point. If you are faced with a difficult question, make
sure that you stay calm, don’t get defensive and take a moment to think about a
response before you answer.

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