What do you do if you're nervous about a video interview?

Preparation for the interview is one thing, being comfortable on video is another. Practice. Reps are important. You would be comfortable if it was a text message/whatsapp message interview because that's a mode of communication you use all the time. Get comfortable on video by practicing. Get reps in. Every time you have the opportunity to go on video before your interview, do it. You start training yourself to be comfortable with video and it becomes an aspect of your interview you can do on autopilot. This means you can focus your preparation on the things that will win you the job. Get started being comfortable on video before you need it.

One thing I’ve done recently is I’ve gone in to a LLM AI with this prompt and then practice your answers. Then practice again with refined answers in the situation, action, result format. I am preparing for a job intern. Assume you are the hiring manager for <full job description> at <full company description> preparing to interview <this person> <full resume>. What are your top questions assuming a 45 minute interview? What are the most important characteristics you are looking for? What questions asked to you would you be most impressed with?

The best way to prevent nerves is to prepare yourself well. Any topic that you can teach to someone else is probably a topic you will be comfortable with talking about to someone else- even in a stressful situation. Get to the point of teaching your topic and you will be just fine.

Not only prepare thoroughly but also think about the transitions. Practice those. How will you start the greeting? If you have a joke or funny line to lighten the mood, practice the timing. I find if you practice the transitions (starting, changing topics, ending) it makes it easier to just be you when the main topic comes. Because you are already an expert at that. You aren't necessarily an expert at starting off or saying goodbye!

Dress in professional attire as you would for an in-person interview. Dressing professionally can help boost your confidence and mindset. Log in to the video conferencing platform early to test your equipment and internet connection. Ensure that your camera, microphone, and speakers are working properly.

Totally agree and show them how you can work remotely using things like file share to upload a resume, chat to share your LinkedIn profile proactively etc.

Dress for the job you want. This includes video interviews. Prepare as if you will be interviewed in person. This puts your brain in the mode to focus and the attention to detail will be noticed by your interviewer.

You can adapt mindfulness techiques to train for the specific situation. Start by breathing deeply and consciounsly (can close your eyes if helpful). Then, conscious and well present, start viewing in a relaxed way the setting, feel the situation, immerse yourself gradually in the part, living from inside each passage (the small talk, your introduction, your core competencies and fitting with the job specification, your perspectives, question and answers on both sides, motivation, aspirations, expectetions). You may concentrate on the breathing, the cardiac rithm, body sensations associated with the different topics you are practicing. Then put your attention again on your breathing only, open your eyes, take a few time to turn back.

During an interview it is important that you prepare in advance for where you will be and how the interview will take place. Doing an interview on a phone is not as professional as on a laptop or desktop computer. Making sure you are in a quiet and well lit area will help prevent distractions.

Whenever you are in an interview situation, you need to keep in mind your body language. Engaging eye contact, good handshakes (if not on video) are all important when talking with someone in an interview. Make sure to also smile a lot! This helps keep things light and happy subconsciously.

Prior to your interview use your network and mentors. Have people reach out to the hiring manager with a reference. This warm introduction helps the interview start quicker.