video interview bloopers to avoid

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VIDEO INTERVIEW BLOOPERS TO AVOID

And tips for a successful on-camera experience

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Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

The candidate’s dog walked in front of the camera.

What is the funniest or most unusual thing you have heard of happening during a video interview?

One applicant picked up and showed off the family cat.

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A job seeker took his girlfriend’s phone call during the interview.

The candidate was eating

breakfast during the interview.

What is the funniest or most unusual thing you have heard of happening during a video interview?

Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

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A child stepped into the frame and asked, “What are you doing, Mommy?”

What is the funniest or most unusual thing you have heard of happening during a video interview?

Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

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The doorbell rang mid-interview.

A package was delivered.

An interviewee’s house was being renovated, with banging and electric saw noises in the

background.

What is the funniest or most unusual thing you have heard of happening during a video interview?

Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

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One applicant wore a tank top and flip-flops.

The job seeker was getting dressed.

What is the funniest or most unusual thing you have heard of happening during a video interview?

Source: Robert Half survey of more than 600 senior managers in the United States and Canada

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DO TEST YOUR

TECHNOLOGY

Tips for a successful video interview

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DO A

TRIAL RUN

Tips for a successful video interview

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DO MINIMIZE

DISTRACTIONS

Tips for a successful video interview

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DO DRESS

PROFESSIONALLY

Tips for a successful video interview

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DO LOOK LIVELY

Tips for a successful video interview

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DO SEND A

THANK-YOU

Tips for a successful video interview

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