As experts in Nethunting, at Crearte Consulting we take advantage of the best of all digital tools. Video interviews are an ideal way to have a first-person approach with job candidates before meeting them in person.

The importance of a video interview

A video interview is a job interview conducted via video conference. This allows recruiters and recruiters to see and/or hear potential candidates before meeting in person.

It is important to prepare for a video interview the same way you would for an in-person job interview. Be sure to do your research on the company and the position you are applying for, and try to get an idea of the questions you may be asked.

It’s always good to practice, either with a friend or family member or even by video-conferencing questions to yourself. This will help you become familiar with the process and reduce nervousness.

Video interviewing is an important tool for recruiters and recruiters, as it allows you to get to know candidates better before meeting with them in person. Video interviews are also useful for candidates, saving them time and money that would otherwise be spent travelling for an in-person interview.

While video interviews are becoming more common, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that highlighted the importance of telecommuting, they can still be a nerve-wracking experience for many candidates. Preparing for a video interview shouldn’t be much different than preparing for an in-person job interview. Be sure to research the company, its values and services, and the position for which you are applying, and get an idea of the questions you may be asked.

Types of questions you may be asked in a video interview

Each video interview will indeed be unique, but it is also true that some questions are common in most of them. We can divide them by topic:

• Opening questions. These are intended to help overcome initial reluctance. They can be considered as introductory questions, such as “Tell us about yourself” or “Why are you interested in applying for the vacancy we are offering”. They are an opportunity to explain your background and experience and why you think you are an ideal candidate for the position.
• Questions about your personality are also common. These try to analyze whether you fit in with the company’s values. You may be asked about your hobbies, your passions and your preferences when it comes to working (e.g. alone or in a team).
• Your motivation for taking the job may also be the subject of different questions. These can take the form of “What are your career goals for the future?”.
• Of course, your skills are an important thing that will come out in the interview. You may be asked for examples of real situations in which you overcame a challenge, or how you present your ideas.
• There is also a group of questions that could be classified as unexpected. It is about assessing how you react.

After searching for candidates and before proposing them to the companies that have hired us, one of the last steps we take in our Nethunting process at Crearte Consulting is to conduct a video interview to ensure that we present the right candidates.