If you’re a nervous Nellie, like I am, you might suffer from sweaty palms (among other things) prior to an interview. Here’s one of my favorite interview tips: don’t send the message that you’re feeling anxious before you even sit down for your chat; wash and dry your hands, o...
During the video interview, consider starting with some icebreaker questions to help put the candidate at ease. Keep in mind that video interviews can be just as unusual for the job seeker as they are for you. From there, you can move on to asking more in-depthinterview questions. For exa...
If your field of work requires strong communication skills, then a video resume might be a great way to showcase them. However, it’s important that you read the room properly and that you’re sure that a video CV is actually appropriate for the occasion. As a video CV is normally kept...
Making a YouTube video doesn’t have to be expensive. You can probably leverage hardware you already have to create videos. Most recent smartphones come with high-quality cameras that are perfect for shooting videos; you can even purchase an inexpensive tripod for your phone to ensure the shot...
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As a former TV news anchor, video resumes have been so important to me. I needed one to land my first job as a reporter after college. For people in news, they're called video reels. A good reel is the one way to get a news director to notice you. You'll never get a call bac...
Run asynchronous intro interviews. Use Video Intros to set up and automate initial candidate screening via video. Create an intro video to give candidates a better understanding of the role and the organization, then pick up to three questions from the video question pool and let candidates send...
He suggests a clear next step—jump on a video call—and overall comes across as a great person to partner with. Example 1: “Hey it looks like your job has been active for over [x] days on Upwork. Were you able to hire someone that can help you with [xyz]? If not, I’d ...
Pro tips plus 10 templates for interview invites, reminders, follow-ups, and more Interview invitation must-haves Calendly’s outbound inquiry invitation template Screening call interview invitation template In-person interview invitation template Video or phone interview invitation template Final interview...
21. The best camera for the job is the one you have However, investing in gear isn’t always feasible, so don’t let that hold you back. And, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice quality. Most modern mobile phones shoot video at 4K, which should be more than enough fo...