It ’s becoming more and more common for companies to conduct virtual interviews

with candidates. Often, these interviews are done via some type of video technology.

A video interview typically involves the candidate answering a series of pre-determined interview questions using a webcam to record their interview.

公司对候选人进行虚拟面试越来越常见。通常，这些采访是通过某种类型的视频技术来完成的。视频采访通常包括候选人使用网络摄像头回答一系列预先确定的面试问题来录制他们的面试。

"There are generally two types of video interviews a candidate may encounter,”says Christopher Young, CEO of Async Interview, a video interviewing technology that allows companies to interview candidates anywhere there is an Internet connection and webcam. “ One-way interviews, such as the type of interviews that Async provides, pre-screen candidates by having them respond to pre-set questions without a recruiter on the other end. Another approach is a two-way interview, conducted using Skype-like technology. Candidates and recruiters interact as part of a two-way, live interactive interview process. These are typically used later in the interview process.”

Christopher Young 说：“一般来说，候选人可能会遇到两种类型的视频面试。”Async Interview 的首席执行官，这是一种视频面试技术，允许公司在任何有互联网连接和摄像头的地方面试候选人。“单向面试，比如 Async 提供的面试类型，通过让应聘者在没有招聘人员的情况下回答预先设置的问题来预先筛选应聘者。另一种方法是采用类似 Skype 的技术进行双向访谈。候选人和招聘人员的互动是双向互动面试过程的一部分。这些通常在以后的面试过程中使用。”

As part of their “Get America Back to Work Campaign,” I offers the following tips to help you ace a video interview:

作为他们“让美国重返职场运动”的一部分， Young 提供了以下技巧来帮助你在视频面试中取得成功：

1. Practice questions.

1.练习中的问题。

As with anything, practice makes perfect. If your video interviewing tool allows, take advantage of the company’s practice questions. This will not only help you get ready for the interview but will also allow you to get comfortable with the technology. Use the practice questions to work out kinks, such as your background and your wardrobe.

和任何事情一样，练习都是完美的。如果视频面试工具允许，请利用公司的实践问题。这不仅能帮助你为面试做好准备，还能让你对面试技术感到舒适。用练习问题来解决一些问题，比如你的背景和你的衣柜。

2. Look at the camera, not the screen.

2.看镜头，而不是屏幕。

This isn’t the time to be checking yourself out on the screen. Eye contact is critical in an in-person interview, and it adds a nice touch on a video interview as well. Pretend your webcam is the person interviewing you. Keep looking at the webcam as you would be looking at your interviewer.

现在不是在屏幕上看自己的时候眼神交流在面对面的面试中至关重要，它也为视频面试增添了一种美好的感觉。假装你的网络摄像头是采访你的人继续看着摄像头，就像你看着面试官一样。

3. Dress appropriately.

3.穿着得体。

Be careful if you are considering dressing “business on top and casual on the bottom.” Dress professionally from head to toe. Don’t make the mistake of dressing waist up. If you shift in your seat, you don’t want your pajamas or sweatpants showing! Dress in light colors against a darker background or dark colors against a light background. Plan ahead so you look your best.

如果你正在考虑穿“商务装在上面，休闲装在下面”，要小心。从头到脚穿得专业。不要犯把腰穿得太紧的错误。如果你在你的座位，你不想你的睡衣或运动裤显示在屏幕中！穿浅色衣服搭配深色背景或者深色衣服搭配浅色背景。提前的规划将会让你看起来很棒。

4. Take care to set up the recording environment.

4.注意设置录音环境。

You want your interview to highlight your skills and qualifications. Make sure your recording space is lighted appropriately and doesn’t cast unwanted shadows on your face. Move a lamp or light source nearby and use the practice interviews to adjust your lighting and make sure you can see yourself. As for the background, keep it conservative or plain. The interviewer wants to see you, not your room, so set yourself up so that the video will show you from the shoulder up.

你希望你的面试突出你的技能和资格。确保你的录音空间光线充足，不要在你的脸上投下多余的阴影。移动附近的一盏灯或光源，使用练习访谈来调整你的照明，确保你能看到自己。至于背景，保持保守或者朴素。面试官要看的是你，而不是你的房间，所以要把自己的位置摆好，这样视频会从肩膀往上显示。

5. Think about timing.

5.考虑一下时机。

Time is of the essence. Be mindful of how long you take to respond to questions, whether in a two-way interview or a one-way interview. Many video interview tools have time limits for each question so be precise, but answer questions with sufficient detail.

There is no do-over in an interview.

时间是最重要的。无论是双向面试还是单向面试，都要注意回答问题的时间。许多视频面试工具对每个问题都有时间限制，所以要精确，但回答问题要足够详细。

在面试中没有重来。

6. Watch your language.

6.注意你的语言。

Avoid jargon. When sharing your experiences, describe acronyms and other jargon so your employer can follow along.

避免术语。在分享你的经历时，描述一些缩写和其他术语这样你的雇主就可以跟进了

7. Calm your nerves. Your peers are nervous too, so don’t worry.

7.镇定自己的神经，同龄人也很紧张，所以不用担心。

Focus on speaking slowly, and show off those pearly whites. Those who can showcase their true personality while maintaining a level of professionalism are typically selected for another interview.

专注于慢慢地说话，展现亮点。那些能够在保持专业水平的同时展示自己真实个性的人通常会被选中参加另一次面试。

8. Don’t let mistakes throw you off.

8.不要让错误使你分心。

Employers know you are human. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. If you started off responding to a recruiter’s question and would like to correct yourself, do so and re-state your answer. They will appreciate your honesty and willingness to admit your error.

雇主知道你是人。不要害怕犯错误。如果你刚开始回答招聘人员的问题，并想纠正自己，那么就这样做，重新陈述你的答案。他们会欣赏你的诚实和承认错误的意愿。

9. Consider your strengths and weaknesses.

9.考虑一下你的优点和缺点。

Just because it’s a high-tech interview doesn’t mean you won’t encounter traditional questions. A common question is, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Don’t get caught up in the technology. Prepare for a variety of interview questions.

高科技面试并不意味着你不会遇到传统的问题。一个常见的问题是：“你的优点和缺点是什么？”不要沉迷于技术。准备各种面试题。

10. Do your research.

10.做一些研究

Many clients leave room in the interview for you to ask questions that they can address in the next interview. Don’t get caught scrambling to think of what you might ask the employer. Prepare a couple of questions about something you can’t research on your own.

许多客户会在面试中留下空间，让你问一些他们可以在下次面试中回答的问题。不要被抓到手忙脚乱地考虑你可能会问雇主什么。准备几个你自己无法现场回答的问题。

Video interviews provide the opportunity to showcase your skills and talents from the comfort of your home. Smile, be confident, and prepare to ace your interview using technology that makes the hiring process more comfortable and cost effective for you and your prospective employer.

视频面试提供了在舒适的家中展示你的技能和才华的机会。要微笑，要自信，要准备好用让招聘过程对你和你未来的雇主来说更加舒适和经济有效的技术来在面试中取得好成绩。