The automated online video interview - Video Recruit

Are you following the latest trends when looking for a job?
Are you in line with the new technologies?
Have you heard about an automated online video interviewing?

In today’s busy life and competitive environment, using technology is almost a must. Even when looking for a job!  You go through online job listings, you apply online and receive an e-mail with an invitation to… an online video interview.

What now? What is this? How to do it and how to prepare myself?

Do not worry – we are here to help you!

What is this?

The automated online video interview is an innovative and effective method for candidates’ screening (as a first step after the employer receives your CV) which an increasing number of companies are using. It takes place in a fully automated environment and it has a number of advantages both for the candidates and for the employers. Catalyst gives you an opportunity to prepare yourself for this form on interviewing and be ready to perform your best and stay competitive when you receive an invitation for an online video interview.

How to do it?

Easy :)
• The interviewer sends you an e-mail invitation with some instructions, deadline for recording the interview and a link which will take you to do the actual interview.
Please note: you do not see the questions you will have to answer ahead of time - in the e-mail invitation you only see the number of questions prepared for you and the approximate amount of time it will take for answering them.  The goal is for your answers to be spontaneous, showing the real you.
• You click on the link in the e-mail invitation and follow a few simple steps with instructions, terms of use, and practice questions (you can record and playback the practice questions as many times as you would like until you feel comfortable) before you get to the real interview.
• The interview questions appear on screen for you one by one – each with its respective time limit assigned by the employer. When the time for a given question expires, the system simply moves on to the next.

The benefits for you:

Thanks to the automated video interview, your chance to get to the final round significantly increases. Why?
• You feel relaxed and comfortable as you record the interview at a time and place convenient for you.
• You are not wasting valuable time in logistical coordination such as where and when to meet with your potential employer, while other candidates (such with a flexible schedule for example) are ahead of you in the process and have already interviewed with the employer.
• You get a fair and equal chance to compete with the other candidates as the questions and the environment in which the interview takes place are the same for all, presenting the employer with an unbiased picture of all candidates.
• You get a chance to shine with your real skills and qualities, and not be just another CV on paper.

All you need is a computer equipped with microphone, web camera, latest version of Flash and an internet connection.

How to prepare myself?

Catalyst gives you an opportunity to record a practice interview, simulating the real process, to which only you will have access. It will give you a clear idea about what will be expected of you should you be invited to this type of interview, which are your strong sides, and what you could improve. You will learn how to act in front of the camera and it will give you a chance to see yourself through the eyes of the employer. You can share the video recording with whomever you chose for feedback or you can simply keep it for yourself, as well as record another one. Recording a practice video interview is free. 

Try it now!

https://try.video-recruit.com/en/6e7991

You can also try this exclusive service while attending "Angajatori de TOP Bucharest" event - on October 17th and 18th at Sala Palatului, Bucharest.