Here's how you can establish rapport and connect with the interviewer in a video interview.

Being prepared is key. Take the time to learn about the organization and understand their mission/mission statement. Make sure your technology is working and that you know how to use whatever platform the interviewer is using. If you do your homework, project confident body language (don't slouch!), and speak about your talents with enthusiasm and integrity you've connected.

Preparation is the key. As you need to have a clear plan. You script should be ready and organized in an structured way. Practicing it and keeping the time is of equal importance. Then matching the message to the organization purpose and values.

La preparación con anticipación pasa por revisar las imágenes que tenemos en nuestros perfiles para los casos que desactivemos la cámara. Hacer grabaciones de prueba del saludo inicial y de las frases a utilizar para asegurarse del funcionamiento de las aplicaciones.

Check your appearance and your internet stability and speed with a friend. Test in Zoom and over Teams, and verify what you can see in the background of your video. If you need to apply a virtual background, choose something professional.

Además de vestir apropiadamente conviene comprobar cual será el fondo de nuestra pantalla y la iluminación con la que contaremos durante la entrevista. También es importante ensayar el contexto de interferencias o sonidos inesperados.

Closing the divide caused by the screen is crucial. Active listening and patient responses are key. An interview isn't just self-promotion; it's about grasping the interviewer's needs for the role. Keep it conversational and demonstrate your expertise by sharing your screen.

Some video conferencing software only allows one audio input at a time-- if you are not speaking, mute yourself and continue providing non-verbal feedback to show you're still listening (nodding, smiling, etc.). You should be prepared to unmute yourself and join the conversation when invited.

Clear communication is important, both literally and figuratively. When you're doing a tech check beforehand, make sure your audio output is clear, and wear a decent headset. In the interview itself, make sure you're detailing your answer in a clear and concise way. If you don't have the answer, acknowledge that you may have a gap there and explain what you do know about a subject and ask the interviewer clarifying questions.

Make sure you have a few prepared stories about the common questions for your field. Many interviewers will ask you to tell them about a time where you failed, or faced a challenge, or interacted with strong personalities. Have specific stories that have a clear narrative and explain what happened. The STAR method (situation, task, action, result) should guide your stories, but you can still have a personal touch in your anecdotes.