Interviews are a big part of video communications—and they give you the chance to tell the story of your business, organisation, or product. What is captured in interviews will drive the message of what your video will be saying—and following the 8 tips below will lay the groundwork for a stress-free, successful interview with us where you can nail your message and really shine.
Types of Interviews
In your employment, you may be required to conduct a variety of interviews, including:
Interview for a Job: An interview between a potential employee and an employer.
Interview with a UX Designer: An interview with a software user to explain their experience and simplicity of use so that the UX researcher can use that data.
Interview for Research: An interview used in market or scientific research to identify the wants and needs of potential consumers, customers, or experts.
Interview with a Journalist: An interview given to the media. This is typically used to gather facts and quotations for a piece.
A wide range of formalities, styles, and talents are required to ensure that the interview runs smoothly. However, one characteristic that many interviews have in common is the requirement to be recorded.
Remote Interviews vs. In-Person Interviews
When scheduling an interview, one of the first things to consider is whether the interview will be in person or remotely. Both have advantages, and neither is definitely the wrong choice; but, depending on the style of interview and your subject, one will be superior to the other.
Benefits of In-Person Interviews
The biggest advantage of in-person interviews is that they are far more comfortable for many interviewees. It is simpler to establish rapport and chemistry with someone you are interviewing if you are both in the same room. In person, it is far easier to connect with an interviewee than it is online.
Another key component of in-person interviews is that you, as the interviewer, have far greater control over issues such as sound quality and background noise. You can bring your own technology and choose a peaceful place, which is a significant advantage over remote interviews.
Benefits of Remote Interviews
The main advantage of remote interviews is their accessibility. Many internet applications will assist you in recording remote interviews, and completing your interview remotely removes many of the constraints that can impede an in-person interview, such as timing and location. Remote interviews require less time from the interviewee. Because distance would not be an impediment, you will be able to interview more people in different locations. Furthermore, in an emergency, you may always record a phone call as the interview.
Remote interviews are also less expensive than in-person interviews since they eliminate travel costs and allow interviews to be held considerably closer together than in-person interviews. Furthermore, remote interviews allow both parties to preserve social distance.
Take a look at our infographic below which serves as a “Guide To A Great Video Interview” and the best way to carry out a video interview. For more information on video interviews click here!