Interview Preparation

• Choose at least six behavioral questions from Interview Questions tab (see step 2 for a list of interview questions)
• Organize your thoughts
• Restate each question in your response
• Rehearse your responses prior to recording
• Dress to impress - wear professional attire, the more professional you are dressed, the more professional your interview will be
• Your video interview should only be 3 minutes in length
• AGAIN, Dress to Impress!
• Video from shoulders up
• Professional presentation
• Clear self expression
• Video Interviews are the way for YOU to market yourself to Employers. The first minute and 15 seconds is your opportunity to discuss your talents. Think outside the box and shine!
• For Security Purposes: Do not include your name or any other contact information in your video.

More Helpful Hints

When you record a video from your webcam, the quality of your webcam video image is critical to having a positive experience. Ensure you use HD Option on Webcam and set to 320x240 for image size.

1. Webcam Quality
2. Lighting
3. Internet Bandwidth

Webcam Quality

It is important to have a webcam with at least 1.3Mp image resolution, 30 frames per second (fps) motion control, a good quality glass lens, auto focus, and preferably a built-in microphone. USB webcams are particularly useful as there is no software to load. Simply plug them into a USB port and the computer will recognize it automatically. No more worries about software drivers. The good news is quality webcams which meet good specifications can be found for as low as $20.

Lighting

Lighting can dramatically affect the quality of your webcam video image, both in resolution and in color saturation. Adjusting the location and brightness of your lighting can help if your video looks dim, grainy or washed out. The following common problems may be caused by lighting, and here are suggestions to improve the quality:

• Dim Video

  There isn't enough light in your room. Try turning on more lights, or move to an area where there is more light.

• Dim Image

  This could be caused by having a bright light source behind you. The camera adjusts its sensitivity to the background instead of you. Try positioning yourself so the light source is in front of you.

• Grainy Video

  While this could be caused by a low quality camera, it can also be caused (or made worse) by not having enough light. To compensate for the lack of light, cameras often adjust their sensitivity which creates more grain or “noise” in the image. Try turning another light on, or sitting closer to and facing the light source.

• Choppy video

  This can be caused by not having enough light in your room, but can also be caused by not having enough bandwidth.

• Washed Out Image

  This is usually caused by a light that is too intense (example: having a light shine directly at your face). Try dimming the light, or reflecting the light off a light colored surface, like a white piece of paper on your desk.

Or, make an apppointment with a

Freelance Videographer

Mr. Keith Watson
505-974-3628
kouboi@kouboi.com

Interview Questions

Before going further.....DRESS TO IMPRESS! Please make sure you have dressed for an interview. We recommend business attire. Men: a suit and tie or a button collar shirt. Ladies: a business suit, business dress or business blouse/skirt.

Top 10 Job Interview Questions

1. Discuss your professional background.

   State years of experience in each field. Include education, certifications, and relevant work experience.

2. What type of position are you seeking?

   Think outside the box. This is where you can express what it is that interests you about work itself, as well as directing attention to a specific position or field that you would like to work in.

3. What do you consider your three strengths?

   Three strengths are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your problem solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your communication skills and/or team work abilities, Your ability to focus on projects, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude, Your work ethic. What are three characteristics that make you the person you are that no one can take away from you?

4. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

   This is a personal trait that only you can answer, but good examples are: Challenge, A finished product, Achievement, Recognition, Accomplishment. What inspires you to go to work everyday and strive to excel at your job.

5. What kind of challenges are you looking for?

   This is where you can open the can. Express what it is you love about what you do and how challenges motivate you to succeed. Explain what drives you to be the best you can be.

6. Discuss the position you've held that was the most meaningful and why?

   Consider this question seriously. You should explain an experience that truly held you in your grips and express the power of what you attained from it. Remember, this position need not have been your highest level employment, this is a chance for you to tie in your answers from the above questions and explore your passions within the workplace.

7. What type of work environment are you most comfortable with?

   For this question you should consider whether you enjoy a small or large organization, do you like to work in an office, outdoors, in a team environment, etc. Express your preference, but never rule out the alternatives.

8. What is your philosophy towards work?

   Not looking for a long flowery dissertation. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the employer. You have a job to do, it gets done now, and it gets done right! That is the type of answer that works best here.

9. Are you a team player?

   Yes, of course you are a team player. Give examples, specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team. Maybe explain your positive attitude towards leading the team or doing your part with the end result being a team that has accomplished the goal.

10. How would you be an asset to an employer?

    Be anxious for this question. Here you can highlight your best attributes and again tie in and reference the values and ideas you have expressed in previous answers.

Video Interview

How to Get Your Video on the Site

Follow these steps and you will be on your way to posting your video on our website

1. Record you video
2. Login to jobflikz with your account
3. Go to the "Upload Video" tab
4. Download the Jobflikz video uploader
   1. Click on the "Download the Joblflikz Uploader!" link, and when it finishes downloading, click "run"
   2. Important: if you are using Windows XP, you may need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 before the video uploader will work. You can download it by clicking here
5. In the window that pops up, type in your jobflikz username and password where specified, and then select your video on your pc
6. When you are finished, click the "submit" button. The uploader may take a while to upload - depending on your pc, the size of your video, and your internet connection
7. You will be informed when your video is successfully uploaded by a popup window saying "Upload Complete"
8. Returning to the "Upload Video" tab on jobflikz, you can now click "Watch Your Video" to view the video you have uploaded
9. Below the "Watch Your Video" link, choose the category (or categories if you have paid for additional ones) in which you are seeking employment, and click the "submit" button