[Audio Description] Tips for Virtual Interviews in 2020

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Many employers are conducting virtual interviews to continue hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic, but you may be wondering how to stand out on a video call. Tune in to the virtual workshop on what to do before, during and after an interview to make a good impression.

0:00 Welcome
2:14 Virtual Hiring Tour
4:10 Preparing for a virtual interview
4:28 Read the job description and event details
5:33 Research the company
6:56 Tailor your resume
8:08 Work on your elevator pitch
9:20 Use your resume as a guide
9:46 Prepare at least one question
10:43 Test your tech
11:09 General best practices
14:18 Technology best practices
16:09 Virtual Interview Platform
18:29 Using Zoom for interviews
18:53 Set the stage
19:55 Body language
21:10 Maximize your wait time
21:52 If something goes wrong
22:08 Video or audio interruption
22:25 Noise interruption
22:43 Someone unexpectedly enters the room
23:14 Follow up with a thank you email
23:40 Q&A
24:00 What is the best practice for creating eye contact virtually?
25:19 What can interviewers expect in a virtual mixer?
26:42 Is it okay to have notes and refer to them in a video interview?
28:25 Should we use virtual backgrounds?
29:17 What is your advice to older workers?
31:23 More information

Here are the links posted "in the chat" during this webinar for further learning:
- What Are Job Requirements?: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-requirements
- The Complete Guide to Researching a Company: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/the-complete-guide-to-researching-a-company
- 10 Resume Writing Tips to Help You Land a Job: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/10-resume-writing-tips
- How to Give an Elevator Pitch (With Examples): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-give-an-elevator-pitch-examples
- 10 Questions to Ask After an Interview: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/questions-after-interview
- Video Interview Guide: Tips for a Successful Interview: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/video-interview-guide
- 18 Tips for Succeeding During Your Zoom Interview: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/zoom-interview
- How to Write an Interview Thank You Email: Tips and Example: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-an-interview-thank-you-email
- Avoiding Ageism Job Cast: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-cast-avoiding-ageism

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