How to Give a Great First Impression in a Virtual Interview

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024

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  • @raymobula
    @raymobula Před 2 lety +10

    Two things that help a lot are. Make the zoom window smaller and position it below the camera. Turn off your self-view (your camera is still on). This allows to focus on the other party.

  • @RochelleFearon
    @RochelleFearon Před 3 lety +56

    You forgot 2 things: Make sure your background is clean/uncluttered. Make sure you are in a quiet location

    • @SaltLake180
      @SaltLake180 Před 3 lety +6

      I put a chair against the door so that my kids or cats won’t barge in.

    • @maomao_O
      @maomao_O Před 3 lety +1

      She has them in the previous video about online interviews.

    • @MegaFinalRound
      @MegaFinalRound Před 2 lety

      @@SaltLake180 😂

  • @Pookie515
    @Pookie515 Před 3 lety +59

    One hack that I found was (on Zoom at least) you can move the panel of participants directly below the camera. So you can see their reactions without having to look over to the side.

  • @pink_3749
    @pink_3749 Před 3 lety +7

    I did really well on my interview I hope. From the responses, I got today! Thanks and I will update!😄 edit- I GOT IN THANK YOUUU!!! Watch all her videos for the interview highly recommend!❤

  • @gingerturner0000
    @gingerturner0000 Před 3 lety +8

    I asked "the hard question", and got the job!! They were so impressed by the question. Thank you so much for what you do 😊💗

  • @katm2975
    @katm2975 Před 3 lety +35

    I just finished up a 2nd Virtual interview with a company and at the end when I asked the interviewer if he had any more questions for me - he said that due to my last answer where I talked about my passion and lit up - is what made him decide to move me to the 3rd round of interviews.
    He said he didn't like my 'canned answers' at the beginning of the interview - which sort of annyoed me since they were in response to his 'canned questions' - ie., what is your greatest strength, what is your greatest weakness. It felt odd - as if I would just go off the cuff on answering those standard questions? No... I have prepared answers of course. -So what gives? It felt so hypocritical for him to say that.

    • @SaltLake180
      @SaltLake180 Před 3 lety +1

      Canned questions? Ver funny reply.

    • @Rebecca-asdf
      @Rebecca-asdf Před 2 lety +3

      that's annoying... like its the principal of reciprocity - if you want out of the box answers, ask or indicate out of the box type questions lol

    • @danielsaezv
      @danielsaezv Před 2 lety

      Ha ha! His comment was only a reflection of his poor preparation to interview you and his canned questions gave him away. I’ve learned that great interviewers will really look into you, learn about you, look you up, etc before the interview. I hope you got the job!

  • @tranquilplanet7153
    @tranquilplanet7153 Před 3 lety +14

    Really love your channel! Although I interview pretty well, I came here for some reinforcement tips because its been a while. Watched dozens of your videos which helped me organize my thoughts putting me on top of my game. Clearly I asked "the hard question", (twice because there was the follow up interview) BTW wasn't hard because it's a great question. And because I was so prepared I was cool with whatever question might follow, there was none. Yes, I got the job! Thank you for added self confidence by sharing these tips and tools. Good luck to all the job seekers out there, you've got this!

  • @jwc905
    @jwc905 Před 3 lety +6

    ProTip: put the video thumbnails under the camera, so when you look at the thumbnails it seems like you are looking at the camera.

  • @ikearney9272
    @ikearney9272 Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for the great video's they helped me land my dream job. I found the video where you spoke about questions to ask really helpful. I followed your techniques and received that was a "good question" from my interviewer, which made me more confident in my interview. If you are new to Cass' channel you will find some very useful tips to land you, your perfect job. Thanks again, keep up the great video's.

  • @cindynova6375
    @cindynova6375 Před 3 lety +5

    You have saber my life two times in my life. I just got another job following your channel.I’ve used everything from questions , letters and advice.😀💙😀💙 thank you

  • @keurinrin16
    @keurinrin16 Před 3 lety +2

    Watching this in preparation for medschool interview .thanks❤❤

  • @baribadler6768
    @baribadler6768 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you this is perfect timing! Been binging all of your videos yesterday and today for my interview tomorrow!

  • @maureensuggitt3217
    @maureensuggitt3217 Před 3 lety +2

    shaking hands had better not be 'gone forever' or so does humanity - I agree about suggestion below - watch what is in your background.

  • @earth7451
    @earth7451 Před 3 lety +1

    I think that we should look approachable for an interview but not overly friendly. Confident and approachable are two good tips.

  • @SaltLake180
    @SaltLake180 Před 3 lety +8

    I just used your tips and advice for a phone call interview. Thank you so much for helping out. Will update if I land the job. Doing your research on the company, their values and understanding the job requirements and how your background prepares you for the role is really important. I learned this from you and prepared accordingly. And yes I also asked 3 questions at the end!😀

  • @kaminoge513
    @kaminoge513 Před 3 lety +1

    I just wanted to say how much I wish I had watched your videos before my interviews. Totally bombed all 4 of my interviews and only realizing my mistakes after watching your vid. I have one coming up today and I'm binge watching the videos. Hope everything goes well. Will update.

  • @Wu-Awesome77
    @Wu-Awesome77 Před 2 měsíci

    Yourr advice is awesome..

  • @cherylhelmick4166
    @cherylhelmick4166 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you for this valuable info. No skipping any parts of an interview. Have you or will you touch on hash tags tips? Loved you video on the unusual. hard and rare interview questions. Feeling very motivated by all your shared knowledge.

  • @kalishvarinallasivan6743
    @kalishvarinallasivan6743 Před 3 lety +2

    Damn! This is my first ever comment on CZcams. I jus wanna thank you for all your tips that actually worked for me. And Guess whattt! I got my dream job!😭 Thanks Cassa ❤️

  • @Wu-Awesome77
    @Wu-Awesome77 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you! ❤

  • @nataliejo336
    @nataliejo336 Před 2 lety +1

    Good tip on the camera

  • @sylviahalo
    @sylviahalo Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you, you have the best advice, channel, and personality!

  • @sheilabug.sheilasartworks3488

    I need more of y’all 😆

  • @carolinamadeira4957
    @carolinamadeira4957 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your sense of humor!! 🤣 Thank you for your tips!

  • @darlenebartos3889
    @darlenebartos3889 Před 3 lety +3

    Love the idea of having a reminder on the top of the screen to look at the ‘red dot’ or a LI picture. You’re so clever, Cassandra!

  • @brandtsnakenberg7327
    @brandtsnakenberg7327 Před 2 lety

    Cassandra,
    Thank you for all your great advice for job seekers. My Work Experience students and I enjoy your approachable content for job seekers of any age. Please keep uploading new content.
    Thank you,
    Brandt Snakenberg

  • @Bob-ju2ge
    @Bob-ju2ge Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much Cass for all the great videos you are sharing, extremely helpful.

  • @carlaeugenelpcc-s819
    @carlaeugenelpcc-s819 Před 3 lety +1

    I loved this! You are hilarious but everything you said is soooo true. thanks for sharing!

  • @lbshopsalot626
    @lbshopsalot626 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh 🙄 I was looking at the panel members individually NOT the camera 😭. My 14 yr old would NAIL the virtual interview bc of all her TikTok videos and practice recording herself!! Which by the way you say to do....practice!!

  • @smileanywayz1312
    @smileanywayz1312 Před 2 lety +2

    I had 1 interview on zoom and the interviewer did not turn on her camera felt like I was talking to myself 😂😂 so weird I got the job but then decided to go another route.

  • @valeriaperez7823
    @valeriaperez7823 Před 3 lety +5

    My first virtual interview will be tomorrow on webex

  • @ajgabriel278
    @ajgabriel278 Před rokem

    ❤ love this

  • @jasmineday6691
    @jasmineday6691 Před 3 lety

    I'm bobbing my leg just watching this.

  • @ellenlewitt
    @ellenlewitt Před 3 lety

    Love your videos! You are hilarious and so helpful!

  • @mehrsqchmchm3146
    @mehrsqchmchm3146 Před 2 lety

    tnx

  • @niki1736
    @niki1736 Před 3 lety

    You are awesome thanks for this.

  • @missadventure7564
    @missadventure7564 Před 3 lety +1

    When they talk - can we look at them instead camera because I felt disconnected and not able to concentrate on what they are talking.

  • @user-vz2gs4pi1r
    @user-vz2gs4pi1r Před rokem

    You are interesting🤣🤣

  • @earth7451
    @earth7451 Před 3 lety +8

    I have noticed that the interviewer not always dress appropriately for an interview even though the corporation he/she works for is a renowned place.🧐

  • @IDrawToothpicks
    @IDrawToothpicks Před 3 lety +1

    I showed up at the time exactly. Is that still good? XD I definitely didn't show up late. And they actually didn't accept my call until 20 seconds after i called so maybe they weren't waiting for me! Lol

    • @IDrawToothpicks
      @IDrawToothpicks Před 3 lety

      Also i was waiting on the meeting link for a few minutes. So this was very nice to know!! But for apple they suggest coming 15 minutes ahead of time. I think doing that would actually make me less nervous and prepared

  • @Rebecca-asdf
    @Rebecca-asdf Před 2 lety

    i can't find the video she references about setting up angles, etc. for the video interview. does anyone know where it is?

  • @theolestersmith8701
    @theolestersmith8701 Před 3 lety +1

    Should I apologise for my awful lockdown haircut? Or ignore it? It’s not a professional cut :/ interview is at 11:30am

  • @Sylphadora
    @Sylphadora Před 3 lety +1

    But if you look at the camera instead of at THEM, how are you going to get feedback? You need to see how they react to you to act accordingly

    • @CassThompsonConsulting
      @CassThompsonConsulting  Před 3 lety +1

      Not really. You can look at them in screen in glances but your answers and demeanor really shouldn’t change much, if at all, based on their reactions

    • @Sylphadora
      @Sylphadora Před 3 lety

      @@CassThompsonConsulting Thanks for the advice! I have a Zoom job interview in 10 minutes and need all the help I can get.

  • @Proposal12
    @Proposal12 Před 3 lety +1

    I´ve had interviewers wearing a hoodie or sweater etc ("not dressed the part") on their ends!?...

  • @gubeym
    @gubeym Před 3 lety +1

    Is it a bad idea to send physical thank you notes after an interview in a pandemic type world? I normally send thank you emails immediately (with 1-3 hours) after an interview has concluded. But I really want to stand out. thoughts everyone?

  • @mike81399
    @mike81399 Před 3 lety

    👍

  • @alisondavis6608
    @alisondavis6608 Před 3 lety +1

    Put a false eyelash above the camera lens like it's an eye! Look at it.