3 Things You Should Never Do During a Video Interview

3 Things You Should Never Do During a Video Interview3 Things You Should Never Do During a Video InterviewAs technology continues to infiltrate every pocket of the workplace, video einstellungsgesprchs are becoming increasingly common. Research shows that over 60%of recruiters and hiring managers opt to use video interviewing, and Talentnowreported in 2018 that this trend is expected to continue intensifying.Why are video interviews so hot? A big reason is that they help employers save time and money on the job search process. Workforcereported that online interviews can help companies cut spending from as much as $10,000 per search down to around $500. One survey found that nearly halfof companies use video interviewing to shorten the time to hire. Employers also find video a convenient way to reach candidates from outside their local area. Live videos can additionally be highly effective for employers when it comes to information gathering. Research has found that live video interv iews are six timesfaster than phone interviews, and represent the information equivalent of a 200-question written candidate assessment.With this growth in the popularity of video interviews, however, comes a corresponding need for applicants to master this type of media. Flying blind into a video interview is a setup for failing this part of your job search. The fact is, while you do want to approach a video interview with the same level of seriousness as an in-person meeting with the hiring team, there are some specific things to know about video interviews- before youre on camera. The most important points to be aware of are what to avoiddoing in relation to your video interview.Here are three things you should never do during a video interviewDont be too casual.Some candidates may assume that if a company has a casual corporate culture, they can treat their interview performance in kind. Younger candidates (millennial and gen Z in particular) may be tempted to take a mora casual approach to the interview process, which wont fly well with all hiring managers- particularly those from gen X and older who grew up with different standards about interview formalities.While some industries may be open to a more laid-back approach than others, it isnt a good gamble for candidates to take. Instead, recognize that your interviewer is forming a professional judgment and opinion of you based on the look and behavior that you present on-screen. If you wouldnt chew gum in an in-person interview, dont do it on video.Take your setting into account.An interview at the companys offices gives you one less thing to worry about- the interview environment. Face-to-face interviews generally mean that everyone enjoys a professional conference room or office-based setting, and candidates dont have to sweat where that will be. But for video interviews, figuring out where youll conduct the interview becomes of paramount importance.The employer will see two things during the intervie w- you, and the background behind you. Therefore, you need to ensure that your chosen video venue reflects a professional setting. A car wont cut it (especially not if youre driving), and neither will a messy bedroom with your personal effects in full view as a backdrop. If you dont have a clean desk area with neutral, plain walls behind you from which to conduct the call, then it may make sense to rent an office space for an hour or two to ensure the right environment for your video interview.Dont assume your technology will work.Perhaps the biggest faux pas that job applicants can make regarding video interviews is failing to test out their technology interface well in advanceof their scheduled screening. Different employers will conduct interviews on different video platforms, and this means knowing which one youll be required to use and downloading it onto your desktop or laptop before your interview.Candidates should then take it one step further, and test out the software/equi pment on their computer to be sure everything is working properly. Dont save this step until the half-hour before your call takes place, because if you donotice somethings wrong, youll need time to figure out how to fix it. Some common areas for troubleshooting the camera (be sure nothing is covering up the camera eye at the top of your monitor), and the microphone (do a test run with someone not involved in the interview to be sure others can hear you).Video interviews are becoming ubiquitous in the workplace, and need to be taken as seriously as in-person screenings. By understanding the unique donts in this arena and avoiding them at all costs, youll be better prepared to focus on impressing your interviewer.Check out our job interview tips category for more interview advice.