Learn video interview tips to ace your next meeting with an employer, as well as bloopers that could sink your chances.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW
BLOOPERS TO AVOID
And tips for a successful on-camera experience

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What is the funniest or most unusual thing you
have heard of happening during a video interview?
The candidate’s dog walked in
front of the camera.
One applicant picked up and
showed off the family cat.
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

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What is the funniest or most unusual thing you
have heard of happening during a video interview?
A job seeker took his
girlfriend’s phone call
during the interview.
The candidate was eating
breakfast during the interview.
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

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What is the funniest or most unusual thing you
have heard of happening during a video interview?
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada
A child stepped into the frame and asked,
“What are you doing, Mommy?”

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What is the funniest or most unusual thing you
have heard of happening during a video interview?
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada
The doorbell rang
mid-interview.
A package was delivered.
An interviewee’s house was
being renovated, with banging
and electric saw noises in the
background.

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What is the funniest or most unusual thing you
have heard of happening during a video interview?
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada
One applicant wore a
tank top and flip-flops.
The job seeker was
getting dressed.

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Tips for a successful video interview
DO
TEST YOUR
TECHNOLOGY

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DO
A
TRIAL RUN
Tips for a successful video interview

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DO
MINIMIZE
DISTRACTIONS
Tips for a successful video interview

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DO
DRESS
PROFESSIONALLY
Tips for a successful video interview

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DO
LOOK LIVELY
Tips for a successful video interview

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DO
SEND A
THANK-YOU
Tips for a successful video interview

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