Interview English Translation: Video Interview

To save time and cost, many employers currently choose video interviews when recruiting. Are you at a loss when facing a camera? Let’s take a look at the advice given by human resources experts! Video interviews are becoming increasingly commonplace. As hiring has become more global, both for employers and candidates, video interviewing is a way to expedite the interview process. With the globalization trend of talent recruitment, video interviews are a good way to improve interview efficiency for both employers and interviewers. “Hiring managers and recruiters can conduct first-round interviews more quickly, save on transportation costs, and make the process much faster by using video conferencing rather than scheduling in-person interviews,” said Chen Changqing, HR director at Lego Co Ltd in Shanghai "Replacing on-site interviews with video conferencing allows HR managers and recruiters to arrange first-round interviews more quickly, which not only saves transportation costs but also speeds up the entire interview process." Chen Changqing, Human Resources Director of Shanghai LEGO Co., Ltd. ( Transliteration) said. Companies hiring at all levels, from entry-level staff to experienced professionals, are comfortable using new technology. Video interviewing is now nearly a standard step in online recruitment. I like using this new technology. Today, video interviews have become almost a standard step in online recruitment. For job seekers, however, the experience can be a bit intimidating. "It's hard enough doing face-to-face interviews, let alone sitting in front of a camera and microphone," said Tang Yilei, 22, a senior majoring in law at Fudan University. But for job seekers, this approach can be a bit intimidating. "One-on-one interviews are difficult enough, let alone sitting in front of a camera and a microphone." said Tang Yilei (transliteration), a 22-year-old senior student in the Department of Law at Fudan University. "It's a scary proposition, even for those of us who are familiar with online video chatting. One time I was so nervous that I didn't know where to put my hands." Those who usually video chat online feel the same. One time I was so nervous that I didn’t even know where to put my hands.

”So, how should you behave during a video interview? Chen said that candidates should prepare for their video interview just like they would for any other job interview. So, how should you behave during a video interview? Chen Changqing suggested that job seekers should prepare like Prepare for a video interview just like you would for a normal job interview. Sometimes you may be interviewed in a professional environment, rather than through the webcam attached to your home computer. This could be either at a recruiter's office, or with a company that provides. Video conferencing services. Sometimes, you may need to be interviewed in a professional environment. It may not be as simple as hooking up a camera to your home computer. You may be in the recruiter's office, or at a company that supports video conferencing. "You should arrive early so that you have time to make yourself comfortable. Ask for assistance if you're not sure about how to use the equipment," said Li Ling, an HR manager at Walmart (China) Investment Co Ltd in Shenzhen "You arrive early to give yourself enough time to relax. If you don't know how to use the equipment, ask staff for help. "Li Ling (transliteration), human resources manager of Shenzhen Walmart (China) Investment Co., Ltd. suggested. "Even if you can figure it out, it's better to ask for a quick overview." "Even if you can figure it out, it's better to ask for a quick overview." Here are some simple instructions for use. "It's important that you dress as you would for an in-person interview. Zou Xiafei, 26, made a mistake when she applied for a sales position in a Beijing trade company in June. "For the video interview in Shenzhen I wore a suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie, presuming that only my top half would be visible," she said. Remember: dress as if you were attending an on-site interview. In June last year, 26-year-old Zou Xiafei (transliteration) was applying for a job at a trading company in Beijing. "But when I stood for a video interview in Shenzhen, I wore a blazer, a dress shirt, and a tie. I thought I could only see my upper body," she said. up, the interviewer had a full view of the jeans I was wearing. I was really embarrassed." "But when I stood up, the interviewer saw my jeans. I was extremely embarrassed.

”Besides tidying up your appearance, make sure your table is neat, too. Remember that a microphone picks up all the sounds in a room, so don't tap your pen or shuffle papers. Make sure your desk is clean. Know that the microphone picks up all sounds in the room, so don't fiddle with your pen or shuffle papers. "It's better to make eye contact with the webcam. If you just look at the screen, the camera will. focus on the top of your head, which makes you look weird," said Hao Jian, a senior human resource consultant at Zhaopin.com. "Maintain eye contact with the camera. If you're just staring at the screen, the camera will only see the top of your head, which makes you look weird. "Hao Jian (transliteration), a senior career consultant at Zhaopin Recruitment Network, suggested. According to Hao, everyone is nervous during a video interview. "Just remember to smile, answer the questions as best you can, and be your awesome self," he said Hao Jian said that everyone will be nervous during the video interview. He said: "Just remember to smile, answer the questions as well as possible, and show yourself well. ”