Here's how you can navigate a video production interview with multiple interviewers.

Navigating a video production interview with multiple interviewers requires preparation and poise.contact with everyone to engage the entire panel. Listen carefully to each question and respond thoughtfully, highlighting your relevant experience and skills. Be prepared to showcase your portfolio and discuss specific projects that demonstrate your expertise. Remain calm and professional, balancing your attention equally among all interviewers to show respect and confidence. By being well-prepared and engaging with each interviewer, you can effectively convey your qualifications and fit for the role.

Remember that it's not your responsibility to lead the interview. In my experience, interviews can involve only technical people, or sometimes a combination of HR and technical staff. It's fine if there's a quieter person present. You don't need to turn the interview into a group dynamic! When asking questions, address them to the entire group or to the person you are currently speaking with, as you may not know everyone's specific roles. They can decide who is best suited to answer your question. Just relax and remember that you are the interviewee. Let them be the interviewers. =)

In my previous role, I faced a challenge: shooting and live streaming a 1.5-hour yoga program daily for six months with limited resources. We had a Canon 80D, a Sony camcorder, and an iPhone 13 Pro, plus a 2020 iMac with an i5 processor. I chose to shoot on the iPhone 13 Pro in ProRes due to its superior video quality. To streamline post-production, I created templates for color grading, logo animation, background music, and lower thirds. This reduced daily editing time to 30-45 minutes, ensuring consistent, high-quality live streams every day. This experience highlighted my ability to innovate and efficiently manage limited resources.

Ask questions! I recently interviewed 12 people for a Senior Editor position in my company and those who had good questions prepared stood out among the rest. Questions like - If I were to get the job, what would your expectations be of me after 3 - 6 -12 months? - What does a good *insert role* (in our case, video editor) look like to you. Also, make sure you get to know the interviewers. Ask them stuff like "What is your favourite part abour your company?"about

Resilience and Stress Management: Video production often involves tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. In challenging scenarios, such as managing multiple projects simultaneously or navigating last-minute changes in production schedules, I maintain composure and prioritize tasks effectively. Utilizing time management strategies, delegating responsibilities where appropriate, and maintaining open lines of communication with team members are strategies I employ to mitigate stress and ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.

The best interviews I've had were the ones where I took the time to really dive into the position and company beforehand. Even if you're confident in your skills, studying for the interview can help you articulate how your experience can benefit the team and company. Make meaningful connections between what the company is looking for and your expertise, and focus on highlighting your strengths rather than your weaknesses. It's okay to ask questions during the interview. In fact, having a couple of thoughtful questions ready to go shows that you're engaged and genuinely interested. Just stay calm, be honest, and keep in mind that a "no" doesn't reflect the quality of your work. There are so many factors that go into hiring decisions!