Video CV for Online Interview: Top 10 Tips for Candidates

    LONDON, ENGLAND, August 27, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The number of applications received for each job advertised in the UK is on the rise. With an increase in the number of jobseekers looking for work, many more people than ever before are applying for each job advertised.

Employers and recruiters often receive hundreds of applications for each role, so to reduce the amount of time taken up by the recruitment process, many are now beginning to ask for a video CV for online interview.

A video CV for online interview is beneficial for both employers and candidates. It means both parties do not have to take time out to schedule a mutually convenient interview date, and candidates can progress through the recruitment process quicker and with less time off work from their current employer. Employers can more efficiently screen potential candidates for suitability before requesting a face-to-face meeting.

Online career development and recruitment specialist, The Needle Online, offers the following top tips for candidates who are creating a video CV for online interview or recording a video using a webcam:

(1) Know what you are going to say before you start.
(2) Look straight at the camera while you are talking.
(3) Sit or stand tall.
(4) Watch your pace and avoid rushing.
(5) Being mindful of your skin tone, you should wear strong contrasting colours to stand out against your background - and avoid patterns, frills and ruffles on your clothes.
(6) Avoid glare from glasses and jewellery (if possible, it may be a good idea to remove glasses, as being able to see your eyes helps to build trust.
(7) Men should be clean-shaven.
(8) Relax your hands and don't fiddle.
(9) Record a filmed trial run.
(10) Smile and be enthusiastic!

Online career development and recruitment specialist, The Needle Online, offers recruitment and career development advice for candidates, employers and recruiters, including CV writing services and video CV for online interview services.

For more information, contact Christine Tautari on +44 113 2093078 or visit The Needle Online website at: http://theneedleonline.com/

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