There are times when the boss cannot meet you personally. However, he or she can find some time to see you through a video interview.

Because there is technology involved, the requirements are different compared to in-person interviews. Just in case you are asked to have a video interview, take note of these tips:

• Prepare yourself
Make sure you have e-mailed your resume and other documents beforehand. Keep a copy with you even during the interview. Prepare your mind and body. Also, research in advance the basic information of the company you’re applying for.

• Rehearse
The questions in a video interview are normally not that different from those asked in an in-person interview. It is also best to get rid of your anxiety. You may not be used to talking with or seeing someone through a video.

• Ensure that equipment works
Do not wait until the eleventh hour before you conduct some tests. See to it that the microphone works, and the person on the other end can hear you. There should be a dependable Internet connection, and a video camera that can zoom in on you, particularly around the face and shoulder areas. Minimize surrounding noise.

• Dress the part
Just because you’ll be interviewed outside the office does not mean you have to look casual, especially at the bottom when you’re just wearing shorts. There is danger in doing that. The client may just find out if you accidentally stand up. Dress as if you are really going on a formal interview. Dressing the part can also help improve your level of self-confidence. You will feel more relaxed.

• Get rid of any distractions
If the camera can capture your table, make sure it is neat. Keep your hands together and place them on the table. The walls should be very clean, and there should be no people walking around you. You don’t want to distract yourself and the interviewer.

• Speak slowly
The microphone has a tendency to muffle your sounds, so it is recommended you speak slowly. This will also give you time to gather your thoughts as you speak. Nevertheless, avoid speaking too leisurely. You don’t want to give the impression you are not sure of what you are talking about.

• Maintain eye contact
Maintaining an eye contact with the interviewer during a video interview is not difficult to achieve. All you have to do is look straight into the web camera.

If you are being interviewed by more than one person, it is recommended you gather their names first and familiarize yourself with how they look. This way, you know where to face when addressing them.

• Listen very carefully
The headphones may pick up other sounds, or your interviewer speaks in a rather low voice. Either way, listen carefully. If you have questions, you can save them for later. If you cannot hear at all, don’t be afraid to tell the interviewer about the issue.

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