How to Ace a Video Job Interview Over Skype or Zoom

[@tinadaugherty9073]

Thanks for all your helpful advice. I got a job because I followed your thoughts. I had an interview with the assistant manager & the manager of Dollar General Store in Sales. I had never heard of ZOOM until I came out to Washington, June 2024. Not afraid to be on camera, if the sound is turned " ON" & the camera is " ON". Both times, the employer could not hear my voice nor see my face. Practice makes perfect. Try, try, and try again.😊

[@Kyle-oo4yn]

Your videos gave me enough confidence to do interviews and I got a $14hr job! Thanks don

[@DonGeorgevich]

Congrats you are awesome

[@mikejayfilms5697]

What state do u live in?

[@TheCookster64]

Don helped me land a job. He's awesome! That being said if you're on a video call, take the damn mask off please!

[@BigboyComedyShow]

Don.. you are a gem. I have watched every video you have made to get me through 5 interview rounds. They told me at the end, I interviewed really well. I got the job because of you. THANK YOU

[@DonGeorgevich]

Congratulations. That’s fantastic news

[@911S]

Don is a God

[@alldayeveryday2180]

5 rounds seriously...

[@rachael6193]

Just want to say thank you for making all of this content. I hadn’t interviewed for a job in a while, and watching your videos really got me in the perfect headspace for my interviews. My resume isn’t perfect, it has gaps and I’ve jumped around more than I want, but I was just offered a job with a 50% base salary increase from my previous offers, and I was told everyone was uncharacteristically impressed with my answers. Your videos are what prepared me and made me understand what interviewers are looking for with each question, so I can’t thank you enough!

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to help you my friend and good luck

[@abdullahqaisi552]

You Know, I was watching tons of videos over the past 2 weeks almost all interview tips and videos, but really you are the most reasonable, passionate, and REAL! thank you for all your support and help!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Wow, thank you!

[@ryancampbell2192]

One thing I've been trying out for phone (not video) interviews is simply to *stand up*, causing me to use gestures which impacts vocal tone (think of what happens with stage actors!) If I'm sitting I usually restrained by the chair, the desk, etc & have a tendency of placing my hands or elbows on the table, which shuts me down physically. I've found standing helps me out in getting more animated which (like a smile) is somehow audibly perceived. Hope's this helps - try it out & see if you, like me, find it helpful.

[@goldendogs5398]

I completely agree. Show passion! If you get the interviewer as emotionally excited as you are, then you are going to close the deal.

[@Star-vg7ix]

I love my dad and I miss him! One time he had a job interview and asked at the ending of the interview if he had the position or not. It took guts! I can see myself passing out with wearing that mask at an interview!

[@rosasacco4746]

People who get jobs during a pandemic are warriors!!!

[@czourides]

SCAMdemic

[@DonGeorgevich]

You’re darn right they are

[@marloh967]

For real.

[@anosjc]

@@czourides how is it a scam? I have heard it's a propaganda to reduce the population.

[@democrocernus2610]

@@anosjc you heard wrong. First of all, capitalists want to make money and grow. To do that a larger population is necessary and imperative. This is why china is so competitive and prosperous. Your population is your market. Would you rather start a business in a town with five people and two competitors or a city of ten thousand and three competitors. No people no money. Pandemics are bad for business. Be smart. Get vaccinated and wear a mask. People before profit.

[@sarahnewton2759]

Thank you. I watched this the night before an online interview and I'm sure it helped me. I did get more nervous towards the end because I felt like i could of answered better, but I'm still being considered for the job!

[@HeavySixer]

Don - been binge watching your videos for the last 2 weeks prepping for an interview - great knowledge you are giving! I just finished the 2nd round of Teams interviews of 4 on 1....me being the 1 lol. Strange tip I offer - but I had heard that looking into your camera versus looking at the person that asked you the question, is the way to go - though it felt very odd. It is indeed the right way. I took it at step further and halfway through the interview stated to the 4 interviewers that I was new to interviewing online and hoped that when I was looking into my camera when I responded to each questioner, that they all thought I was looking into their eyes. They all smiled, nodded, and agreed that it is odd, but yes, they all sensed me looking into their eyes. Most of the interviewers looked down (in my perspective) to me while they spoke, but one person I noticed was looking into their camera, and they and I actually hit it off the best. In the end though, my design was to bring out empathy, and it appears to have worked. So YES - it's tough from life long training to look someone in the eye while speaking to them - to instead look at your camera, but it works!

[@honolulublues5548]

I know this was posted over 7 months ago, but this is very helpful content. The way I see it is that you need to be animated as if you were hosting your own KZbin Channel. People that run a channel - no matter the number of subscribers, if they are not animated in what they do, people wouldn't watch them. In addition, the content they are conveying needs to be something worth listening to - same in a job interview. Of course, they don't want you to go over the top an do something silly on camera like a youtuber might do

[@jasminemelendez7080]

Thank you so much for all this videos they have help me to be more confident when I have to attend interviews. I had my third interview with the company director I think it went well. The director shared his email with me and I sent a thank you note. The recruiter sent me an email after that and he said he was pleased with me and that they are regrouping on further steps early next week. More to come! ( his words) I’m praying to have that offer. Wish me luck

[@DanielaGubri]

awesome!! How did it go? I don't know you but I wish you the best

[@usainthori]

You cleared this or not friend

[@michaelorta6488]

Don! I completed my interview where everyone in the room had to wear masks and this video was super helpful! All your videos have have helped me prepare for this and now I'm waiting to hear if I make it to the second interview. Thank you so much for making this video and staying up to date with how interviews are now being operated!

[@DonGeorgevich]

So glad to hear this video was helpful for you. Good luck

[@x12flare73]

Hi Don. I got through a three stage interview process using your tips and was offered the job. Thanks you :)

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it helped!

[@vernadelrosario8923]

Hi Don! I would like to thank you for these tips. I watched this video because I keep failing in zoom interviewa. You're right! I tried to adjust my view and let them see my hand gestures, and facial expression. I got the job on the spot! Thank youuuuuu !!!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samharris3894]

You, sir, are a genius. I was worried about the interview with a mask. But you had already thought of this. Thanks for helping me clarify what I as trying to communicate and how to ensure it got across.

[@stardust-reverie]

i dunno if i’m over-researching this stuff for a part time job at starbucks as an 18 yo fresh out of high school but man this is really high quality content and watching it is making me feel a lot more prepared for the interview in a couple of days, esp since i really need the job and the only other location at very convenient bus distance rejected my app and at any rate it’s way better to know more than necessary than to walk in there knowing nothing and make myself look like a clown :p thank you again OP

[@greenrosa99]

I failed at getting a job through zoom- here's hoping I ACE the next one after watching these videos.:)

[@911S]

All the interviews are online this is 👍 great thanks 😊

[@Corgimom1903]

Hi Don! I subscribed to your videos a month or so ago and love them! You give so much great information and advice. Thank you for putting these out for all of us.

[@marklee5458]

Hi Don, this video landed me a job today! I've had a few unsuccessful interviews recently, but today was different, I focused on my body language, vocal tones and hand gestures and it made all the difference. Your other vids are a great resource also, but this particular tip was the most effective for me. Thank you legend!!

[@DonGeorgevich]

that's so great to hear. If more people would just focus on body language instead of interview mechanics, they would not struggle nearly as much.

[@22roseblue9]

Congratulations Mark!!!

[@michaelleppan9960]

You articulate very well, you have some amazing tips. Thanks for your help!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JM-jr7dg]

12:50 It's in the eyes! When we smile, we raise our lower eyelids. This is also a way of recognising fake smiles.

[@dqharris100]

Great information and excellent tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Irochi]

Got the job, man. In a good part thanks to you and your videos. Thank you :)

[@DonGeorgevich]

Nice work!

[@doanngocdinh]

Thanks Don. With your videos i got a job in this covid pandemic.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Congratulations. So glad to help you

[@marcisherwood6719]

Don. I believe your interview tools provided me with additional skills. I got the job. Thanks. 👍 And I tell people about your channel.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Wow, thanks

[@Ira06002]

Don - As always your advice is so valuable. Positive engagement with enthusiasm!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Many thanks my friend

[@MaxTalks]

Great tips Don, especially as almost all job interviews are now done virtually, online or with other social distancing precautions in place! Non-verbal communication is really key as you've highlighted here, not just for interviews but even in general day to day life, definitely one to practice and work on :) Left a like for ya!

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@doanngocdinh]

Stay safety Don. Thank you to support those seeking jobs nowadays

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to help you my friend

[@papiadutta4428]

Thank you for your videos.... I got through the final interview ❤️

[@chriskidwell3250]

Watching your videos shows me had bad at interviewing I currently am lol. I wonder if this is why sometimes the most qualified person doesn't get the job and they hire someone who can't do the job. Thank you for all the help!!

[@DonGeorgevich]

now you can see where to improve

[@MJ-ol5iq]

Hi Don!! Thank you so much for help getting my dream job even in the pandemic!! I’ve been waiting for 5 years !! Real legend!!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Best of luck!

[@13Hangfire]

Thank you so much Don! I'll be sure to re-watch this video before my next Zoom interview!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Thanks and good luck on your next interview

[@marcisherwood6719]

7, 38, 55. Blue Widgets ! this is so true. Great content. look forward to more. Thanks Don !

[@DonGeorgevich]

Many thanks

[@loryvelez3967]

I got the job! Thank you for all your advices!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Fantastic!

[@MLD.Ltd.]

This is so relevant i can’t tell you how much I appreciated this video...

[@hjad0604]

I will have my second interview in 3 days. Thank you for this! :

[@DonGeorgevich]

You can do it!

[@samrahahmed6464]

Me too!

[@debbiebaptiste9192]

Thanks Don, I always go to your videos when I need help with a interview.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad to help

[@teachersama]

I happen to have the job interview of my life tomorrow morning through Zoom and this video has given me more confidence. I'll let you know how it went once I get their answer. I've just susbcribed to your channel. Thank you so much!

[@mousa7175]

How did it go

[@teachersama]

@@mousa7175 Unfortunately, I didn't get the job. Worst part is that they just wouldn't tell me the "why" and they just told me "your interview was great".

[@Franciskabungo]

Excellent tips, thank you for the video it really helped me out

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it helped!

[@greenlion6544]

Don, I have been watching you for years. Your videos are so informative. Thank you for helping the next generation in an increasingly cooperative job climate. Do you have a patreon?

[@kellykerr5225]

I have a zoom interview first thing in the morning. I just had major dental surgery so I’m worried about my looks and how I talk. I made sure that they understood. I plan to ask for $80,000. Wish me luck. I sure have worked hard to get this far. Finally companies are starting to pay better now.

[@cynthiadizon5385]

Very helpful. Thank you for this video

[@StainTheBrain_Lifestyle]

Thank you for sharing these 💎😉

[@williamearl7837]

I agree with everything I heard you say. I would like to add something.

[@PattyPattz]

Hi Don, thanks for making these type of videos i applied to a internal position on my job and now with covid19 interviews are virtual. I just finished the interviee and it went so smooth, thanks for all the tips you provided :) I hope that everything went okay and they decide to offer me the position.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Best of luck!

[@usainthori]

Would you like to share how to deal with nervousness in interview

[@jenniferdemaosa2655]

Very good,no cuts,nor editing,

[@naldo7514]

Thanks Don. What I haven’t seen is a video about Skype panel interviews with individual time frames. I have coming up 5 back to back interviews via Skype for a senior position.

[@DonGeorgevich]

good luck

[@rashidppusmanful]

I expected this blog last week .... but I already done my interview.. anyhow thanks for information

[@DonGeorgevich]

All the best

[@rashidppusmanful]

@@DonGeorgevich I have watched all ur videos and done my interview and awaiting for the best results ..thank u sir

[@cristiecang7150]

This is a great video. Thank you.

[@SurenderSharma-vh7nn]

Thanks Don, its excellent.

[@nhusunny3227]

OMG this is like you're telling a story and it keeps me awakeee! Thank you so much Don. I will try my best to practice for 2nd interview

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad it helps...

[@ghaithal-shaheeb212]

Thanks for these very valuable information and Tips ❤️

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you like them!

[@mikedr1549]

Did you upgrade your camera? Video looks great! Thanks for all your help Don from another northeast Ohio bloke. Cheers!

[@Olechver]

Great video - Thank you Mr. Georgevich.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesk833]

Use a late night DJ voice. Not soft like a mouse where we can't hear, but slow... calm... confident... and engaging

[@laryabeyta974]

Thanks Don. Great Video Content.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wangleimail]

Really good content Don!

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@jenniferdemaosa2655]

I love your sweet tone. Wish to meet you personally.

[@lirej9833]

I think it would be more easy for native speakers. But when using english as a second language.it's really tough answering and translating answers on interview questions 😅 i wish you give us tips on how to speak in english Confidenty like you do😊😊

[@joeceonnia5361]

Jerel, It's not about your correct words pronunciation, it's about how you show your enthusiasm in what your saying, remember what Don said 7 - 38 - 55 you should watch that part again, it's 1:22 at the beginning of the video. That's helped me immensely!

[@lirej9833]

@@joeceonnia5361 yeah. I've passed my interview because of my enthusiasm 😘 however, they told me to train a lot in tongue twisters to improve my a and th sound 😅

[@joeceonnia5361]

Thak you JerelTV for the Advise it's very sound advise!!

[@joeceonnia5361]

@@lirej9833 Thank you for the sound advise!! I do appreciate it!!

[@vinodrana5388]

God bless you 😇 don

[@DonGeorgevich]

So glad to help you my friend

[@arizonanative7409]

Excellent advice on how to close and make them see you in the role. Thank you!

[@hameedm3201]

Thank you for sharing the valuable information

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taflat9364]

Thank you for the tips.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad to hear that you like those

[@Siyavosh28]

Perfect

[@amenatacisse]

Great tips! Can you do a video about negotiating your salary?

[@DonGeorgevich]

I have several of them. Just look around my channel

[@sheilapendley1716]

Thank You!

[@DonGeorgevich]

You're welcome!

[@MS-vw8pt]

Thanks 🙏🏻 great videos

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you like them!

[@tristandoan1169]

Great tips

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you like them!

[@farhadhoseini8829]

Great information ,,,,thank you

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Alagathevictor]

... And the same goes for dating, my friends !

[@currenttrendtv8920]

I get to love you more and more. Wearing mask while doing zoom interview 😂😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️👌🥰

[@usainthori]

Can do practice while having a mask

[@nepsky]

Repeating 7-38-55!

[@DonGeorgevich]

now master it.

[@jagrupsingh7582]

how do you use you experience and skills to get a manager position in the food processing industry

[@rebeccajones9757]

When I am on camera, I exaggerate my expressions and even my makeup is slightly exaggerated because without it the camera makes me look like a ghost.

[@antonisantonis8740]

8:40 NO NO ,NO NO DO NOT BEG !!! for the position. You can just refer back to your best skills and ask him/her again if he/she believes that these (your) skills would fit for such a position. IF YOU ARE BEGGING , forget the job. He might dont know yet your full abilities. !

[@mohamedbasiouny747]

Hello, Hope you are doing well! Could you please help me with this question for guest service manager role at hotel . Tell us about your CV and what brought you to us What knowledge , skills and experience make you suitable for the role? How you will lead the team deliver outstanding guest experiences Thank you in advance

[@RJN0607]

When I do a Zoom interview, I tend to use the phone for the audio. The reason I do that is in case my computer drops out. Do you advise for or against it?

[@essentialistlifestyle2048]

Hi I really do appreciate your contact And a lot of things you say are extremely helpful thank you I’m forever grateful to you I have a question if you don’t mind would it be considered insubordination if you seen her immediate manager Breaking a safety Rule ! And you decide to write to the manager up on a discipline form. For breaking the same rule employees with written up for ?

[@DonGeorgevich]

I can’t really comment on that one. So I

[@talishaperry7380]

I've prepared myself for two phone interviews and I'm excited to discuss my prior job experiences. However, I've noticed the employer's recruiters are so focused on my employment gaps (approximately 1 year) or they will ask me if I know something about something "xyz". And, "xyz" is not mentioned in job announcement or on my resume. If this should occur again, how can I politely redirect the interview or should I acknowledge that the interviewer pretty is over.

[@DonGeorgevich]

i never admit it's over until it's over.

[@marloh967]

I had video interview last week. They said I seem like a good fit. Ugh. I seem I can't figure what that means. They said I hear back soon either way. It for job that training starts in three weeks so I'm guessing if don't hear this week then I wasn't a good fit. Why so dang hard to get job? They asking what internet I use and asked if could start in September but I feel that may not mean much these days.

[@DonGeorgevich]

i hear that all the time

[@grandmasterqz]

you could use a clear face shield instead of a mask for an in person interview.

[@ashley2812]

I always ask at the end "is there anything that makes you question whether I am good fit for this role"? they usually say no but then I know they could be lying because I usually don't get the position at the end

[@DonGeorgevich]

once you master your closing questions, you'll be able to squeeze a response out of them. it just takes practice.

[@johnkaranu6842]

Please advice on the questions to ask the interviewer

[@DonGeorgevich]

i have another video for those. just search my channel.

[@nahid2983]

Love all your videos, I had a video interview and was unable to start my video only audio worked , it was my fault, what can I do that hiring manager can get back to me? Send email or ask for new interview ... I will really appreciate your reply?

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@tacotruffles]

Can someone explain to me why you’d interview with a mask on during a virtual meeting? I’ve never had an interview where it was required.

[@DonGeorgevich]

you wouldn't. If you watch the vid, you'll see that the mask is for a face to face interview.

[@tacotruffles]

@@DonGeorgevich Thank you Don…I did miss that!

[@wolfrus1809]

Hey the people said they’d call me Monday or Tuesday it’s now Tuesday and I still haven’t gotten a call should I call today or should I wait until tomorrow

[@DonGeorgevich]

I would call

[@wolfrus1809]

Don Georgevich yea they called me Wednesday and said they wanted someone with experience which kinda made me mad because the first thing I told them was I am not experienced

[@marioottaiano475]

7-38-55 law is not true, is completely wrong. You need to know what you say and the right words, you need to know technical terms and words, if you have a perfect body language and a perfect voice tone, but you don't know technical things about the job you are out of the game, instead if you perfectly know technical stuff, but you don't know how to manage your body language you win the interview because you are technically competent. Job interview is a sale and in a sale you must be able to solve the problems of your customer, you don't solve the problems of your customers with body language, you solve it with technical knowledge and practical experience

[@johnykuttyzacharias4381]

Is it better to sit or stand while in a zoom interview?

[@DonGeorgevich]

probably sitting, but it's scientifically proven that you are more persuasive when standing.

[@readingaddict]

7-38-55 remember this it will be helpful

[@healthy8279]

Hi Don, can we do a mock interview?how can I reach out to you?

[@DonGeorgevich]

yes we can -- you just need to get enrolled in my coaching program. here is the link with a video that explains the programs and there is an application: www.jobinterviewtools.com/hpc

[@myutubechanel]

Aha ha the best

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to help youl

[@kaozzzzzzzzz1]

@@DonGeorgevich Hello, I really liked your video. What do you think I should in my situation. I interviewed with 3 people. The 1st was a brief phone screening with the HR lady. The 2nd was another 30 minute screen with the program manager, over webex. The, final was with the actual manager and another person on the team, plus the program manager, again over webex. I called the program manager to see what the status is of the interview process, he was in the interview as well, but just listening. He said, the manager thinks you don't have enough experience. At this point, do you think I should give up? They said, they are continuing to interview other candidates, and I might be considered for other positions. Thanks

[@lirej9833]

My regional accent is really a problem on the enunciation part 😴😴😅

[@lirej9833]

@@xo7454 thank you for your suggestion :)

[@rc-xv4xq]

so, technically you could have good vocal tones and body language and bullshit for the entire duration of the interview, and still pass the interview with a score of 93. That's some bullshit right there

[@davidforthoffer9180]

I don’t believe the 7-35-55 rule. For starters, credible scientific experimenters publish their results, their methodology, and a link to their data. Also, different people learn differently. Some people are very aural. Others are very visual, and learn best through the written word, or visual displays.

[@DonGeorgevich]

you don't have to believe it for it to be true.

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

I think Skype interviews are bullshit. Interviews should be in person, unless the job you are interviewing for is out-of-state.