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Leke

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Hi Guys,
Thank guys for your contributions to the thread. I have a Weil video interview on Friday and I was wondering if anyone had any VI specific advice? I have not been particularly good with VIs.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Best regards,
Leke
 

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    IRR98

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    Hi Guys,
    Thank guys for your contributions to the thread. I have a Weil video interview on Friday and I was wondering if anyone had any VI specific advice? I have not been particularly good with VIs.
    Thanks in advance for your reply.
    Best regards,
    Leke

    Hi,

    I always feel I do really badly at video interviews and know that its quite normal! Video interview questions don't tend to differ too much in my experience so the best way in my opinion is to thoroughly practice your answers to standard interview questions (Why Weil? Why you? etc.). Plan your answers out and practice them under time controls! (1 min I think)

    Good luck! Message me if you need anything further :)
     
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    Leke

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    Jun 24, 2018
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    Hi,

    I always feel I do really badly at video interviews and know that its quite normal! Video interview questions don't tend to differ too much in my experience so the best way in my opinion is to thoroughly practice your answers to standard interview questions (Why Weil? Why you? etc.). Plan your answers out and practice them under time controls! (1 min I think)

    Good luck! Message me if you need anything further :)
    Thank you very much!
     

    Jaysen

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  • Feb 17, 2018
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    Hi,

    I always feel I do really badly at video interviews and know that its quite normal! Video interview questions don't tend to differ too much in my experience so the best way in my opinion is to thoroughly practice your answers to standard interview questions (Why Weil? Why you? etc.). Plan your answers out and practice them under time controls! (1 min I think)

    Good luck! Message me if you need anything further :)

    Thanks for sharing!
     

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