Video Interviews Are Here to Stay (Ep 234)

How to Present Yourself in Video Interviews
Are you feeling apprehensive about transitioning to video interviews? You're not alone. Many seasoned professionals find themselves out of their comfort zone in this digital-first approach. However, video interviews offer a unique opportunity to showcase your charisma, professionalism, and the unique qualities that make you the perfect fit for the role.
Video interviews are a new staple in modern recruitment processes. So, in this podcast episode, Michael Smith, CMO of UseVerb, explains the significance of adopting video formats as a strategy to stand out in the competitive job market, offering practical advice on making this platform work for you.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
00:59 Mike Smith's Background and Journey
01:54 From Engineering to Chief Marketing Officer: Mike's Career Evolution
04:19 The Shift from Oil and Gas to Marketing: A Personal Transformation
05:35 Embracing Change and Finding Purpose Beyond Titles
06:29 The Power of Personal Connections in Career Transitions
14:51 Introducing UseVerb: Revolutionizing the Hiring Process
15:15 Navigating Video Interviews: Challenges and Opportunities
23:03 Rehumanizing Recruitment in the Digital Age
25:53 Navigating Bias in Recruitment with Video Interviews
25:56 Overcoming Performance Bias in Hiring
27:00 The Power of Video in Showcasing Personality
30:47 Enhancing Recruitment with AI and Authenticity
32:03 Best Practices for Creating Effective Short Videos
35:49 Feedback from Employers and the Impact on Recruitment
42:20 Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions
48:17 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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[@PaulDeuchar]

So awesome to have Mike on.. but wow what is up with the audio??
He’s got a lisp and different voice?? Weird edit 😄

[@renatabernarde]

Yes, Paul. Mike's internet connection was poor, and his mic was low-quality, which is a real shame. The lisp you mentioned is most likely from the mic - we have had that same problem before with a previous guest using a similar mic - Donna Burr. Still, her episode is one of the most downloadable we have! We tried to save the audio and video so listeners could learn from his experience. But in the future, we have decided to be stricter with guests and ensure our audio is always the best possible quality. It's a challenge for us, as all of our episodes are recorded remotely, so we send detailed instructions to our guests, but we need more control over their side of tech. Having said that, I think this interview is excellent, and our audience is very forgiving because they are looking for jobs, and if they can learn something important from our guests, it's worth a listen.

[@PaulDeuchar]

Out of curiosity what platform / tool did you use to record?
Ive seen this before on another podcast, not Mike or UseVerb. Don’t believe its connection or mike.. it’s a processing filter.
Great pod!

[@renatabernarde]

@@PaulDeuchar, we record on StreamYard and edit on Descript. If you click on other interviews, you can see their quality. If you check other guest episodes, you will notice that, although there is a bit of variation, working with high-quality podcast mics and high-speed internet usually does the trick. Still, our downloads are pretty consistent because the guests are in high demand for our audience, and they understand that podcasting can, at times, be low-fi. Having said that, we have made a decision to require a screenshot of the internet speed test and the mic brand and model for all future guests.