The Video Job Interview

[halosucks11]

i used to be unemployed once but than i took an arrow in the knee

[norbertcopper]

if som1 is still seeking try veriz.info

i found mine just after two weeks!

[threenorns3]

one thing thing that struck me immediately was the interviewer didn't stand up when she entered. also, it was ... i don't know if "annoying" is the word, but "off-putting" to have her head cut off during the introduction. better: pan out as the interviewer stands and the candidate enters, then pan back in.

or, skip the entry completely: have her already there when teh segment starts.

[Gorilla196094]

This is good advice. But, you should make one about "How to Interview." Lots in HR mgrs are terrible at interviewing.

[bekzx724]

This video interview concept is definitely an idea that is sure to stand out to to employers, and hiring organizations, and with this terrible job market, certainly could not hurt to try. It's probably also an excellent way for job seekers to get some practice for all future job interviews. My only suggestion would be for the interviewee retain eye contact w/ the interviewer (opposed to looking at the camera), as if she were in a "real" interview. Great overall idea though!

[JenniferP86x]

Fabulous idea. In this day and age, especially with our struggling economy, it is an arduous task to even be considered for a job interview, let alone get one. I think Amanda seems highly motivated and positive and is already a step above the rest by being brave enough to open herself up to the world for criticism. My only suggestion would be for you to allow more time for the viewer to read the text that is put in the video (ie her contact info).

[Briannemd1]

This is an excellent idea and great way to differentiate yourself in this high competition job market. I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda and in that time I learned that she is an intelligent, hard working, and dedicated professional who possesses very confident and positive attitude. Any corporation would be lucky to have Amanda on their team.

[Tobias4Toyotas]

I think it's a great idea. If I was looking for a position - I'd have a video. My only suggesstion would be to have the candidate make eye contact with the interviewer during the questioning, and then invite the person to make a personal invitation to whoever else may be watching: Here sincere interest in the person asking the questions, and not on the camera may seem a little more genuine. It may also be a good way for companies to put out videos of a position they're looking to fill.

[jimfarr194]

Tobias4 Toyotas, I agree with you and Becky, and have produced another Video Interview, with a different candidate. In this Video, the candidate and I maintain eye contact. I will be posting this Video on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for your advise, it was very helpful.

Jim