SlideShare a Scribd company logo
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All rights reserved.
This material is the confidential property of OfficeTeam. Copying or reproducing this material is strictly prohibited.© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
VIDEO INTERVIEW
BLOOPERS TO AVOID
And tips for a successful on-camera experience
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
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.
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
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
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
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
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
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
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
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
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
DO
TEST YOUR
TECHNOLOGY
Tips for a successful video interview
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
DO
A
TRIAL RUN
Tips for a successful video interview
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
DO
MINIMIZE
DISTRACTIONS
Tips for a successful video interview
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
DO
DRESS
PROFESSIONALLY
Tips for a successful video interview
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
DO
LOOK LIVELY
Tips for a successful video interview
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
DO
SEND A
THANK-YOU
Tips for a successful video interview
© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
About Robert Half: Robert Half is world’s first and largest specialized
staffing firm. The company has more than 340 staffing locations
worldwide and offers online job search services on its divisional websites
roberthalf.com
Visit The Robert Half Blog for more
career and hiring advice.

More Related Content

DOCX
Yes you can
PPS
Referral Curve Worksheet
PDF
Barber IS 100 Certificate
PDF
Presentacion factory fincas
PDF
Recursive
PDF
Bachelor Of Science
DOCX
Portada tarea 21
Yes you can
Referral Curve Worksheet
Barber IS 100 Certificate
Presentacion factory fincas
Recursive
Bachelor Of Science
Portada tarea 21

Similar to Video Interview Bloopers to Avoid (20)

PDF
The Power of Video in Hiring the Right People
PPT
Video interviewing 101: Everything You Need to Know
PDF
Life choices volume 1
PPTX
Dos and dont´s of a job intervien
PPTX
The Video Interview
PDF
How to Ace the Virtual Interview: Tips for Creative Managers and Job Seekers
PDF
Using video interviews in the hiring process
PPTX
Dos and dont´s of a job intervien
PPTX
Why PrezentMe?
PPTX
Why PrezentMe?
PPTX
Online interview.pptx
PDF
The Tru Files - Video Interviewing
PDF
Film School for Recruiters: Video Content & Visual Storytelling Best Practices
DOCX
Importance of skype
PPTX
Developing Interview Skills
PPTX
Video conferencing interview tips
PPTX
Video conferencing interview tips
PPT
Interview advice on mycvspace
PPTX
Interviews
PPT
The interview
The Power of Video in Hiring the Right People
Video interviewing 101: Everything You Need to Know
Life choices volume 1
Dos and dont´s of a job intervien
The Video Interview
How to Ace the Virtual Interview: Tips for Creative Managers and Job Seekers
Using video interviews in the hiring process
Dos and dont´s of a job intervien
Why PrezentMe?
Why PrezentMe?
Online interview.pptx
The Tru Files - Video Interviewing
Film School for Recruiters: Video Content & Visual Storytelling Best Practices
Importance of skype
Developing Interview Skills
Video conferencing interview tips
Video conferencing interview tips
Interview advice on mycvspace
Interviews
The interview
Ad

Recently uploaded (20)

PDF
LEADERSHIP Horizon : To LEAD with HEART (HR Development))
PPTX
HR Payroll Management Amazon presentation
PDF
Human resources management -RBI in recruitment process
PPTX
Team 5 Final Presentation pptx. (28.07.25) (2).pptx
PDF
Chairman's Presentation - September 2024.pdf
PPT
Training Design strategies and methods.ppt
DOC
ISU毕业证学历认证,斯旺西大学毕业证留学回国
PPTX
HR Solution PEOEOR Payroll Outsourcing.pptx
DOCX
"Optimizing Teamwork: The Role of Project Management Tools
PDF
How to Identify suspicious Linked In Profiles
PDF
Webinar - How AI is reshaping pay decisions.pdf
PPTX
HRM-Compensation, Benefits and Employee Relations.pptx
PDF
Induction and Socialization __Objectives
PPTX
CONFLICT_TRANSACTIONAL_ANALYSIS_OB_.pptx
DOCX
HRMT5110_AnnotatedBibliography_Group5.docx
PPTX
USA's Top Talent Acquisition Trends – 2025
PPTX
Plan, acquire , develop , career management ppt
PPTX
ADVANCED WORKFORCE PLANNING FOR mBA GRADS
PDF
Labor Market Regulations, and others (Session 4 Report) DADO.pdf
PDF
The Symphony of AI and User Experience_ Demystifying the Connection.pdf
LEADERSHIP Horizon : To LEAD with HEART (HR Development))
HR Payroll Management Amazon presentation
Human resources management -RBI in recruitment process
Team 5 Final Presentation pptx. (28.07.25) (2).pptx
Chairman's Presentation - September 2024.pdf
Training Design strategies and methods.ppt
ISU毕业证学历认证,斯旺西大学毕业证留学回国
HR Solution PEOEOR Payroll Outsourcing.pptx
"Optimizing Teamwork: The Role of Project Management Tools
How to Identify suspicious Linked In Profiles
Webinar - How AI is reshaping pay decisions.pdf
HRM-Compensation, Benefits and Employee Relations.pptx
Induction and Socialization __Objectives
CONFLICT_TRANSACTIONAL_ANALYSIS_OB_.pptx
HRMT5110_AnnotatedBibliography_Group5.docx
USA's Top Talent Acquisition Trends – 2025
Plan, acquire , develop , career management ppt
ADVANCED WORKFORCE PLANNING FOR mBA GRADS
Labor Market Regulations, and others (Session 4 Report) DADO.pdf
The Symphony of AI and User Experience_ Demystifying the Connection.pdf
Ad

Video Interview Bloopers to Avoid

  • 1. © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All rights reserved. This material is the confidential property of OfficeTeam. Copying or reproducing this material is strictly prohibited.© 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. VIDEO INTERVIEW BLOOPERS TO AVOID And tips for a successful on-camera experience
  • 2. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. 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.
  • 3. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. 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
  • 4. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. 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
  • 5. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. 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
  • 6. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. 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
  • 7. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. DO TEST YOUR TECHNOLOGY Tips for a successful video interview
  • 8. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. DO A TRIAL RUN Tips for a successful video interview
  • 9. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. DO MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS Tips for a successful video interview
  • 10. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. DO DRESS PROFESSIONALLY Tips for a successful video interview
  • 11. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. DO LOOK LIVELY Tips for a successful video interview
  • 12. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. DO SEND A THANK-YOU Tips for a successful video interview
  • 13. © 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved. About Robert Half: Robert Half is world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm. The company has more than 340 staffing locations worldwide and offers online job search services on its divisional websites roberthalf.com Visit The Robert Half Blog for more career and hiring advice.