How to ace a video interview

If you’ve been applying to jobs for some time, finally making it to an interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

“What will they ask? How should I answer? What if I say something wrong?” These are the questions that may start running through your head, making an even well-prepared candidate feel nervous.

This anxiety can be compounded when that interview is being conducted on camera. As technology and access to the internet continue to grow, many employers are taking their interviews online. In international development, where candidates and interviewers can be dispersed around the globe, video interviewing is a cost-effective and practical tool.

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