PREPARE YOUR RESPONSE TO INTERVIEW QUESTIONS.Write your own script and shoot.
1. THINK ABOUT YOUR ANSWERS! Review the helpful hints provided in 5 Interview Questions. Think how it applies to your abilities, skills and experience. 2. WRITE YOUR SCRIPT! If you're average, this task can become frustrating, yet well worth the effort. Writing a scriped answer, eliminates useless words, replaced with more precise verbage to quickly get to the point. It's a natural tendancy to get bogged-down in too much detail. Strive to keep it simple and to the point. 3-4 sentences per question. No more than 50 seconds for each response. Remember, your On-Demand Video Interview is a tool to create just enough curiosity for Hiring Personnel to call you for a formal live interview to find out more about you. 3. WORK YOUR SCRIPT! Repeat and re-write your scripted response to each question until your satisfied. Your delivery should be always be with a smile and upbeat attitude, speaking at a steady pace, keeping your response short and to the point. Practice by repeating over and over again.The more you rehearse, makes for a great On-demand Video Interview. 4. DRESS UP FOR THE OCCASION! Just as performing a live interview, you need to dress up to deliver your performance in your On-demand Video Interview. Make sure your background is plain to assure you are the center of attention without distractions. Throw in some colorful accents and your ready to begin. 5. READY TO SHOOT! Before you begin check out your stage settings. If your Webcam; Videocam or Phone has software that provides live viewing while recording on your computer screen, invite a friend to help critique your delivery. Begin by looking directly into the camera and answer a question. Hint: Some prefer highlighting some key points in their script and place at eye level with the camera, like a cue card. Take a deep breathe and relax. If you step on your tongue a few times, just laugh, that's how bloopers are made. Don't worry, you can repeat as many takes until your satisfied. NOTE: In these economic times, many are recognizing there may not be demand for employment within their industry or particular field. Therefore, in general, script responses to answers should remain vague to industry with focus attention on your skills, abilities and experience. |