Hiring glossary
What is a one-way video interview?
A one-way video interview is a job interview you record on your own: you open a link, see each question on screen and record your answer to camera, and the employer watches the recordings later.
Nobody is on the other end while you answer. The employer sets the rules in advance, including how long you get to think, how long you can speak and whether you can re-record, and the platform usually shows you these before each question. Employers use them to review many candidates without scheduling calls, often to decide who gets a live interview.
Treat it as a real interview. Test your camera and microphone, find a quiet room with light in front of you, and use any practice question the platform offers. Answer the question asked, with a specific example, inside the time limit.
Also called: asynchronous video interview, recorded video interview, on-demand video interview.
Example
After applying for a customer service role, you receive a link with five questions. For each one you get 30 seconds to read and think, up to two minutes to answer, and one retake.
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