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Part 2: 9 Video Interview Tips – Pants Not Optional

Erica Tucker continues her video interviewing tips. If you missed part one, click here!

My computer started to ring. “OK, here we go. I am going to charm the pants off of her.” PANTS! I had forgotten to change out of my sweatpants! Shoot! She would only see my blouse though, right? OK, deep breath…answer.

Women's The Sweetheart Everyday Boot-Cut Khakis - Rolled OatsThe interview was going great, I was super qualified, it seemed like a wonderful company, we connected and the conversation was flowing and then she noticed a photo on the shelf behind me. When she asked about it, I STOOD UP to grab it!!!! UGH!

I am one of those people who can’t just let the moment pass…I have to explain myself. She may not have even noticed or mentioned it, but I had to address it. I ended up telling her the entire situation and apologized. We laughed and she was extremely nice about it. We finished the interview and ended the call. “Well that’s that,” I thought. “I will never hear from her again.”

I did end up getting the job, but I definitely don’t recommend video interviewing in sweatpants. Chances are, you won’t be standing up at any point, but you never know.

  1. Attire: Dress professionally. Don’t want to wear anything too busy. Solids that stand out against the background are always a safe bet. Please wear pants.
  1. Eye Contact: I know you’re pretty, but don’t look at yourself. If it’s too tempting, I recommend moving the image of yourself to the top of the screen near the camera so that it looks like you’re looking in the camera.
  1. Attitude: Be enthusiastic. The computer tends to tone down one’s personality, so make an effort to be a bit “over” excited. Smile bigger than you think you should.
  1. Posture: Sit up straight to show positive body language. Make sure you don’t cross your arms or lean back or on the desk. You want to look eager and confident.
  1. Speak Clearly: You want to enunciate your words so that nothing is misheard. Non-verbal cues are still important, but not as strong in a video interview so you will want to express your thoughts and feelings verbally.

Video interviews are becoming more and more popular so be prepared! Good luck!

Erica is wearing pants on Twitter: @EricaTuckerPR

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