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The Best Way To Practice for a Job Interview
Free and easy — have you tried it?
As I coach job candidates before their interviews, I observe a recurring pattern.
Very few candidates know how they look on camera when answering interview questions.
This may be the most important missing link when preparing for interviews. Remote interviews still dominate, and may continue to do so in this new world in spite of the concerns about AI and cheating.
If you are looking for a job now, practicing to look confident on camera is key to your success. Some people do not have a natural knack for it — there is work to be done there.
Let me share a simple (and free) way of closing this gap:
Record yourself answering questions in front of the camera, then assess the recording.
You will be amazed how much you can learn from this simple exercise:
- Check your posture and position.
- Assess the lighting and the quality of sound.
- See what your background looks like (shut that closet door please!)
- Listen to how you speak: assess the volume, the…
