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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217608" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!I really relate to what you’re feeling, and video interviews used to be the most challenging part of the assessment process for me due to the reasons you listed above.  It feels unnatural and I remember focusing so much on the timer that I would get sidetracked from my answer.The initial practice question throws a lot of people off, especially when you realise that two minutes is actually quite long! The important thing to remember is that it’s not a performance - it’s just a chance to let your personality and interests come through, even if only briefly. Whilst I would try and speak for at least a minute and a half of the two minutes, quality trumps quantity! You could try incorporating more of your experience and background into your answers to fill more of the required time, linking it back to the firm when you can. I would always make sure that you are answering the question they are asking - I used to want to talk about a really great experience in detail, but it often didn’t quite relate to what I was being asked for and this meant I scored quite low!It’s also completely normal to feel a dip in confidence after a rocky start, but don’t let that moment define the rest of the process. The fact that you’ve already watched prep videos and know what’s expected shows you’re taking this seriously and giving yourself the best shot. You mentioned that you usually enjoy real interviews and talking to people - use that to your advantage! Try to channel that version of yourself into the VI, even if it feels a bit strange. I would always imagine that I was explaining the concept/situation to a friend behind the camera, which made it feel like less of a ‘performance’. It’s also okay (and encouraged) to take a moment before answering, and if you go blank, just pause and re-centre - these moments are more common than you’d think! Don’t let the practice question shake your confidence. The fact that you have been invited to the VI stage shows that graduate recruitment see potential in your application, and each time you do one of these, you will feel more confident! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />All the best !!!</blockquote>

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