5 Expert Tips For Live Video Interviews | CareersLab

Live video interviews are increasing in popularity, especially in light of the wider public health situation. In this video, Raj shares his expert top 5 tips on how to maximise your performance in such interviews, focusing on optimal approaches, software & connectivity; whether on Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or more...
00:00 Intro
00:35 Building Rapport In An Online Interview
01:11 How Clearly Structured Interview Answers Can Retain Interviews' Attention
02:51 Optimal Physical Set-Up For Video Interviews
03:43 Optimal Software & Connectivity Set-Up
04:46 Online Interview Etiquette: Logging On & Off, Promptly
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[@asvucer]

Nice one Raj - great tips for testing internet speed and checking the background/light

[@Ponce_Marina]

Great! this is super convenient content for the current times we are living in. I've just sent an email to UCL careers to ask for a practice interview, I'll be looking forward to it! I have a crucial panel interview on the 17th and I want to be as prepared as possible. Thank you Raj!

[@UCLCareersTV]

Good luck for next Friday, Marina, and let me know how it goes! Thanks for the lovely feedback - I love putting these videos together, so if you have more topics you might want me to cover, just let me know :-) Raj

[@Rupaissocoolxx]

loved this video! - informative yet entertaining (the chocolate scene)

[@UCLCareersTV]

Thanks Arbi, Glad you enjoyed it! Raj

[@mr.h9941]

I second this! Great video!

[@neshas.4663]

Thank you!

[@alejandromejia300]

Great video, thanks for making it! One quick question, how long should answers be on video interviews? (Particularly for preventing the interviewer of getting bored)

[@UCLCareersTV]

Hi Alejandro, I'd recommend answers between 2 and 2 minutes 30. This always 'feels' like about the right amount. Effective storytelling techniques (with clear structure, and some insight into your thought process and emotions) should ensure your interviewer doesn't get distracted (by chocolate, or anything else!). Good luck :-) Raj

[@alejandromejia300]

@@UCLCareersTV Thanks! I will keep your advices on mind

[@Fairybutte777]

Thank you for the tips.. hope it goes well🤞🙌

[@UCLCareersTV]

Thanks Miss Start dust... and you too :-)) Raj

[@rae2457]

I find it difficult to summarise my CV or experience as it’s quite extensive. Please can you give me tips if possible ?

[@UCLCareersTV]

Hi Rachel - as annoying as this might sound - this is a good problem to have :-) It may be a mistake to try to summarise all of your valuable experience in your CV; it may be better to showcase the experiences that have greatest relevance to the role you're going for, and shorten less relevant experiences. If all your experiences are relevant, trust the hiring manager to see that - without needing to go into extensive detail. That level of detail is best reserved for the interview stage, as part of a discussion. The CV is just a marketing document to get you the interview - you needn't feature every detail. I hope this helps! Raj :-)