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Has anyone ever taken a one way video interview?
Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:54 am
Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:54 am
I just was called by a recruiter from a job and was expecting a short phone interview before the traditional in-person interview, but I was told my official "first interview" would be a one way video. Anyone have any tips or info?
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Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:58 am to BookofMormont
Yes it was awkward and bizarre. Felt like I was being interviewed by skynet.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 12:19 pm to UMRealist
Two way? Yes. One way? No. That is very strange. Why would the person on the other end not show their video?
Posted on 12/9/14 at 12:27 pm to UMRealist
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Yes it was awkward and bizarre. Felt like I was being interviewed by skynet.
yes. i was in a nice shirt and tie and shorts.
DWI.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 12:37 pm to 3nOut
I would feel much better with a two way interview, this just feels like I'm posting a shitty bio to a sad dating website...
Posted on 12/9/14 at 12:39 pm to Landmass
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Two way? Yes. One way? No. That is very strange. Why would the person on the other end not show their video?
Creepy. And disrespectful. Kind of like being on the wrong side of a 2 way mirror.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 2:06 pm to BookofMormont
I would like it as the interviewer. I get to see how you dress/act/etc plus I wouldn't have to be on video myself.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 2:56 pm to nes2010
Why, as an employer, would you not want to be on video? If you dress and act differently than what a typical interviewee will then why do you care how that interviewee dresses and acts?
I would refuse the interview. Don't be surprised if that is exactly what they are looking for.
I would refuse the interview. Don't be surprised if that is exactly what they are looking for.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 3:54 pm to PrivatePublic
Well I did some research and I feel a little more confident about it. My assumption was that I was being recorded as I was reading and answering the questions in real time but apparently I can read the questions off camera and then answer them. Still a little strange
Posted on 12/9/14 at 6:55 pm to BookofMormont
Make a poster:
Posted on 12/9/14 at 6:59 pm to BookofMormont
I would refuse that interview
Posted on 12/9/14 at 7:45 pm to Rig
Refuse it? 
the thought has crossed my mind but I feel like I stand to gain more by at least doing it and hoping for the best rather than not doing it and for sure not getting a job that could make my life waaaay easier. Not that I'm rejecting your opinion, shite, I asked for it , but why do you think I should refuse it?
the thought has crossed my mind but I feel like I stand to gain more by at least doing it and hoping for the best rather than not doing it and for sure not getting a job that could make my life waaaay easier. Not that I'm rejecting your opinion, shite, I asked for it , but why do you think I should refuse it? 
Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:37 pm to BookofMormont
I don't know why, but I'd be a hell of a lot more comfortable with that then the five person panel interview I just went through.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:43 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
Yeah I agree with that. During my last round of job interviews one of them had me come in and sit in the middle of this long board room table while 4 people seated opposite me asked me questions for like an hour. I'll say that was definitely worse.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:55 pm to BookofMormont
Yeah. Did it.
Weird process.
Dress the same as for F2F obviously
Practice in front of a webcam to look as natural as possible. Take some time to center the picture, Etc.
You have only seconds to respond to the questions and no real time to stall or talk through an answer so make sure you have a good idea Of what questions you'll be asked.
Weird process.
Dress the same as for F2F obviously
Practice in front of a webcam to look as natural as possible. Take some time to center the picture, Etc.
You have only seconds to respond to the questions and no real time to stall or talk through an answer so make sure you have a good idea Of what questions you'll be asked.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 1:21 am to BookofMormont
Well I mean it depends entirely upon your individual situation. You asked and I answered given my situation
Take it and let us know how it goes. I've never heard from anyone who has done that style of an interview
Take it and let us know how it goes. I've never heard from anyone who has done that style of an interview
Posted on 12/10/14 at 1:04 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
I hate panel interviews. As for the one way video, I think it speaks volumes about who you are interviewing with. It is disrespectful.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 2:17 pm to Landmass
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I hate panel interviews. As for the one way video, I think it speaks volumes about who you are interviewing with. It is disrespectful.
Eh. Big companies are headed this way as a means of relying less on outside recruiting firms and more easily sorting through applicants. UnitedHealth is using these as SOP and I'm sure they're not alone.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 2:39 pm to BookofMormont
Yes. Absolutely did not like it. Felt like I was a crazy person talking to myself.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:36 pm to blue_morrison
That was the single most awkward 15 minutes of my professional life. I wouldn't wish that shitstorm of a process on anyone.
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