Jessica Booker
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It’s difficult to know as law firms will all have different criteria. However, if you are aware of it, I would just try to consciously make an effort to create more engagement in your tone.Hi @Andrei Radu and all,
I have a pre recorded VI with a US firm. I'm not too worried about the questions themselves but I have a tendency to speak in a monotone voice when I am nervous during video interviews. For some this may be perceived as a lack of enthusiasm and confidence.
Will this be marked against me if my answers are still clear, concise and well structured? Basically I'm trying to find out what the criteria is for a video interview? If anyone has any insights I would appreciate it.
Thanks
It sounds crazy, but one thing I encourage people to do is have a picture/image of something you like near your laptop (or split screen on your laptop). It could be a picture of you/friends/family that envokrs a happy memory or a picture of a holiday destination:your favourite sports team. Having it nearby gives you something to visually focus on that’s positive. And if you look at it, you are more likely to 1) smile more (or at least look less nervous) and 2) if you do smile, your tone naturally lifts and will sound less monotone.