{"id":18318,"date":"2021-10-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/?p=18318"},"modified":"2021-10-20T02:46:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T09:46:48","slug":"zoom-interview-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/zoom-interview-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoom Interview Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that there are some easy things you can do on your virtual interview to come across as more likable and competent? These tips won\u2019t substitute preparing for your interview, but if you just prepare for your interview as if it\u2019s an in-person interview, you may not be performing as well during your interview as you could if you knew these simple tricks that I\u2019m about to share with you today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"Virtual Interview Tips\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6zi7w0u6BwQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an interview coming up, we have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/interview-mastery\/\" target=\"_blank\">Interview Mastery<\/a> where you can take a course and do practice interviews with us to prepare for your interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a really thorough process and so many candidates have shared with us that our process improved their interview readiness by a lot. Interview Mastery has a module on virtual interviews that go a lot deeper into the topic than what I can today in this video as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"357\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18320\" data-id=\"18320\" src=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-150x48.png 150w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-200x64.png 200w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-400x128.png 400w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-600x191.png 600w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-800x255.png 800w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1-1024x326.png 1024w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1.png 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1114\" height=\"355\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18321\" data-id=\"18321\" src=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-150x48.png 150w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-200x64.png 200w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-400x127.png 400w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-600x191.png 600w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-800x255.png 800w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2-1024x326.png 1024w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-2.png 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1131\" height=\"347\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18322\" data-id=\"18322\" src=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-150x46.png 150w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-200x61.png 200w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-400x123.png 400w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-600x184.png 600w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-768x236.png 768w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-800x245.png 800w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-1024x314.png 1024w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image.png 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1131px) 100vw, 1131px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual interviews<\/strong>, whether the platform is <strong>Zoom<\/strong> or something else, are different from in-person interviews because both the interviewer and the interviewee are sitting in front of computers. You look into cameras and see each other through a screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Most standard interview preparation tips still hold for virtual interviews, you should still prepare your answers, but there are some extras that are not that hard to do.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>It\u2019s tricky to remember to look into the camera while you speak. But if you watch a video of someone speaking and they\u2019re not looking into the camera, it can be pretty distracting. You don\u2019t want to be that distracting person on the other side, so what do you do? Well, grab a sticky note draw a smily face on it like this, and place it right next to the camera, not on it, just next to it, to remind yourself to look at it while you speak. We\u2019re a social species, we like looking at faces.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Your perceived energy goes down by a lot when you\u2019re viewed through a screen. What do I mean by this? For example, on TV a scene where someone hops up on a table at a restaurant comes across as crazy or funny, whatever was intended, but only by a little bit. Imagine someone actually did that at a restaurant while you were there, the emotional impact of watching that would\u2019ve been much larger. The scene would be much more memorable. The reason for this discrepancy is because, in technical terms, the screen zaps away your energy 50. What this means for you is, if you don\u2019t want to be perceived as a low-energy unmemorable person, you need to amp up your energy before the call. Go for a run, do jumping jacks, or just scream real loud. Do something strong to your body to bring up your energy level before your call. And try to maintain high energy during the interview. Don\u2019t try to be someone else, but try to be more of you as if you had to go on stage and talk.<\/li><li>If you have a standing desk or somewhere to stand and take the interview, do that. it helps keep your energy high, so use it. Bring it in front of a window, clean-up the background, and you\u2019re good to go.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18324\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-200x105.png 200w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related Articles:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/useful-dental-interview-tips-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Useful Dental Interview Tips 2021<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/multiple-mini-interviews-mmi\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>International Dentists And Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those were my 3 best tips. Also, pay attention to all the standard advice pertaining to video interviews &#8211; lighting is so important. in-front of a window is a great place to take the call. Make sure your background is clean and looks good. Try to bring your camera up to your eye level, if you\u2019re using a laptop, you may need to stack up some heavy books under your laptop to bring it up. Turn off all notifications for both your phone and computer and make sure your internet connection is strong. Lock the room door so nobody comes in. Don\u2019t let anyone stream videos on your wifi while you do this, you need the best connection you can get.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please record yourself in the exact setting you plan on taking the interview and watch it. Tweak anything necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And a word about the background, I know virtual backgrounds are very popular these days. And if you really just can\u2019t find a suitable place for the call, this is a good option for you to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I just want to make sure you know that it\u2019s pretty obvious to the person on the other side that the background is virtual unless you\u2019re using a well-prepared green screen, which most people don\u2019t have. I know a little bit about this because I often hop on calls where the other person is using a virtual background, so I\u2019ve seen a lot of bad ones. And I also considered using one for filming YouTube videos. In the end, for me, I decided against it. Personally for me, If it\u2019s going to be obvious that it\u2019s a virtual background, I\u2019d rather not use it, even though this background isn\u2019t particularly exciting. This is just me, and it\u2019s a personal choice. Unless you\u2019re using a green screen properly, the edges of your body look weird when you use a virtual background. It also has a hard time processing hair and movement. I just wanted to share this so you had all the info you need to make the best decision for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18325\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-2-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-2-200x105.png 200w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-2-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-2-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-2.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related Articles:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/the-most-common-dental-school-interview-questions-and-how-to-prepare-for-them\/\">Dental School Interview Questions And Answers<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/advanced-placement-programs-vs-residency-programs\/\">Advanced Placement Programs vs. Residency Programs<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been invited to a virtual interview, I\u2019d highly recommend getting professional help from someone who has experience interviewing other people. Interviewers on our team have plenty of experience interviewing others, and we\u2019d love to help you do well on your interview if you\u2019re interested in working with us. Check out Interview Mastery which is linked up below for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/interview-mastery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interview Mastery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18319,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[470,359,791,782,481,707,1915],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18318"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18318"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18329,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18318\/revisions\/18329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18318"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internationaldentistcentral.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=18318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}