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420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #275 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:49:06 PM »

Have you guys ever done a Video interview? It's like, recorded and a computer asks you the questions. I'm doing one before work tomorrow. I'm interested to see how this thing goes. Hmmm....

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #276 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:52:38 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 27, 2015, 12:49:06 PM

Have you guys ever done a Video interview? It's like, recorded and a computer asks you the questions. I'm doing one before work tomorrow. I'm interested to see how this thing goes. Hmmm....

That sounds weird. Never heard of it....so it is just some standard questions? It can't really follow up based on your answer, can it? Unless it is like one of those make your own adventure books. LOL

Tobias · « **Reply #277 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:55:23 PM »

pass on this one...

The Big Train · « **Reply #278 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:56:22 PM »

if they don't have the time to have an actual person do the interview, it's not worth giving 50% in that interview

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #279 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:56:40 PM »

It's weird, because I applied w/ this company a couple of months ago for another position and I came in and did a face-to-face with them. You can record your answer, delete it if you don't like your answer, and record it again. It takes about 15 minutes. I don't work till noon tomorrow, so I'll probably do it before work. It's an up and coming company out of San Fran that just posted up shop here, downtown. It should be interesting.

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #280 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:57:53 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 27, 2015, 12:56:40 PM

It's weird, because I applied w/ this company a couple of months ago for another position and I came in and did a face-to-face with them. You can record your answer, delete it if you don't like your answer, and record it again. It takes about 15 minutes. I don't work till noon tomorrow, so I'll probably do it before work. It's an up and coming company out of San Fran that just posted up shop here, downtown. It should be interesting.

They are probably not really going to delete your answers and then they will keep track of how many times you re-did your answers and evaluate you that way.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #281 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:58:18 PM »

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Trust us! We realize this is a new tool and probably a new experience for you. We're not robots, and we know you are not either. If you are getting this invitation it means that we have reviewed your background, and you are seriously being considered for this opportunity.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #282 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:58:56 PM »

Sounds made up!

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A few things to keep in mind:

-Make sure you take the test questions and watch your responses.
-Confirm that your recording volume is good so we can hear you
-Each question will give you some time to prepare your answer, when you're ready click record.

The Big Train · « **Reply #283 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:59:51 PM »

I seriously consider not being serious about this

The Big Train · « **Reply #284 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:02:25 PM »

i mean i guess if you arent good with interview questions it could help, but it could also give someone who wasnt prepared an advantage

The Big Train · « **Reply #285 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:04:25 PM »

also how do they know that the person actually talking is the real one? like there could be people that could do interviews for you and you just pay them by the minute or something

The Big Train · « **Reply #286 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:05:56 PM »

also also maybe they are weird AF and they dont want to scare away good candidates by being weird AF

idk wacky im just thinking out loud here

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #287 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:06:47 PM »

They've been stalking my LinkedIn page.

michigancat · « **Reply #288 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:07:23 PM »

never heard of something like this.

Have done skype interviews before though.

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #289 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:12:48 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on July 27, 2015, 01:04:25 PM

also how do they know that the person actually talking is the real one? like there could be people that could do interviews for you and you just pay them by the minute or something

But it is a video so they would know it wasn't him if he showed up at the job later...

The Big Train · « **Reply #290 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 27, 2015, 01:12:48 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 27, 2015, 01:04:25 PM
also how do they know that the person actually talking is the real one? like there could be people that could do interviews for you and you just pay them by the minute or something

But it is a video so they would know it wasn't him if he showed up at the job later...

i wasnt saying wacky was going to do that, i was just saying that someone might do that and not think it through all the way

8manpick · « **Reply #291 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:32:18 PM »

I had a similar interview for Kiewit Power a couple years ago

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #292 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:33:37 PM »

Interesting. How did it go?

8manpick · « **Reply #293 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:04:18 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 27, 2015, 01:33:37 PM

Interesting. How did it go?

Far more awkward than a regular interview. You don't realize how much you rely on the interviewer's reactions as you answer their questions. I wouldn't sweat it too much. If they like you, you'll get a real interview.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #294 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:04:46 PM »

Cool. Thanks!

WildcatNkilt · « **Reply #295 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:17:45 PM »

I did one a few years ago Wacky and it was awful. Watching pre-recorded video questions and then video recording your answer to submit back seemed like a waste of time and gave me an negative perception on the company that wanted me to interview in the first place.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #296 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:21:08 PM »

Dang. Oh well, I'll give it a shot. The position would fit me well.

The Big Train · « **Reply #297 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:22:58 PM »

have ms wacky video herself asking you some general interview questions and practice before you do the real thing, just so its not super weird and only less weird when you actually do it.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #298 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:24:15 PM »

I will. I would work as a corporate recruiter and travel to college fairs to talk to people about the company. It would fit my background very well. Here goes nothing.

slobber · « **Reply #299 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:34:46 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 27, 2015, 02:24:15 PM

I will. I would work as a corporate recruiter and travel to college fairs to talk to people about the company. It would fit my background very well. Here goes nothing.

Oh man, I hope you get this job. I cannot wait until the subsequent thread on gE reviewing the hijinks and such that ensues.