Virtual Interview Preparation Guide for 4-H Members
Prepare for your virtual 4-H interview with these essential tips: test your technology, dress professionally, create a complimentary backdrop, mind your body language, maintain eye contact, use notes effectively, and rid distractions. Ensure internet reliability, practice with Zoom, dress appropriately, set up a clean backdrop, sit up straight, use notes discreetly, and eliminate distractions for a successful virtual interview experience.
- Virtual Interview
- 4-H Members
- Technology Testing
- Professional Dressing
- Body Language
- Eye Contact
- Notes Usage
- Distraction Management
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The Virtual 4-H Interview
Test Your Technology ONE Ensure that you have adequate internet connection/service Check with your 4-H agent about interviewing from your County Extension office if your internet is questionable. Practice Zoom prior to your interview Set up a practice session with your 4-H agent to check the following: Internet reliability Ensure you know how to screen share and use additional Zoom features A webcam will be a must for this call!
Professional All the Way! TWO Professional dress Pick clothing colors that compliment skin tone and don t wash you out Avoid overpowering patterns and/or flashy jewelry/accessories Check your fingernails yes these can be seen on a Zoom meeting! Professional signature Username (on your Zoom profile) no cute nicknames, please! Email address
Create a Complimentary Backdrop THREE Try to find a blank background to sit in front of, so that YOU are the focal point Make sure the space is clean and neat Check the lighting Best way to not appear washed out is the keep the light in front of you! Consider using a ring light
Body Language FOUR Sit up straight Look at the camera not the image of the persons to whom you are conversing Don t watch yourself Smile! Maintain good eye contact!
Did You Know? Research shows that people are more likely to remember what you said if you maintain eye contact even virtually!
May I Use Notes? FIVE If you must use notes, consider writing these on sticky notes and placing them around your camera/computer screen. Doing so will help in the following ways: Maintaining eye contact with the judges Eliminates paper shuffle (which can be really loud and annoying during a video conference!)
Rid Yourself of Distractions SIX Set up in a quiet place Enlist the help of your family, so that younger siblings will not interrupt Turn off all other electronic devices Television Cell phones Email
Practice! Practice! Practice! SEVEN Practicing what you are going to say, how you will answer interview questions and using the Zoom technology will be helpful in preparing you for your interview. It is also very important that you practice sharing your screen to show the judges your showcase section of your e-portfolio. There are other resources available on the State 4-H Website to help you prepare: Click on the What Interests You section Scroll to Portfolios Review ALL of the listings under 4-H Interview Preparation Resources
The Virtual 4-H Interview
