Storytelling Tips for Accountants

Storytelling Tips for AccountantsStorytelling Tips for AccountantsAs soon as tax season is over, Tracey Segarra will present a workshop on business storytelling to the accounting staff at New Yorks Margolin, Winer Evens. Shell share storytelling tips and talk about how essential these skills are to the firm. Wait, what? Why do tough-skinned, detail-oriented, analytical CPAs need good storytelling techniques in their skill sets?Great storytelling has been around forever, but the art of storytelling has emerged mora recently as a powerful tool in many areas of the workplace. It bolsters teamwork, sparks business development, builds brands, enhances loyalty to products and services, and attracts new clients. It can also help you recruit and retain top talent, stand out in an interview and land your next job.Differentiating yourself is difficult, Segarra says. We all do audits, we all do compilations, we all do tax returns. What we do is not so different, but how we do it is.Already, zu sich firm has set itself apart with its Instagram video during the Mannequin Challenge. And the staff knows about its marketing directors open-mic forays. Segarra has won three of The Moth StorySLAM competitions and The Moth GrandSlam in New York City. Soon theyll hear the nitty-gritty of learning how to draw out their own life stories and tell them, all as part of the job.Here are some savory storytelling tips - applicable to job seekers, finance teams and hiring managers - to help you in the workplace.1. Include a menschengerecht elementFor stories to be powerful, there has to be at least a little bit of vulnerability, Segarra suggests. It doesnt have to be a lot. It doesnt have to be your deepest, darkest secrets. But you have to show that youre willing to open up about yourself.An exercise she gives people in her workshop is to take an object they have on them, such as a key or a picture from their wallet, and tell the story of that object in three minutes. Thats a start to g etting them comfortable with telling a story about something personal and developing a rapport with the listener.As a job seeker, of course, you can put your all your credentials and employment history in your resume and cover letter, but you also need a personal branding statement.2. Be authenticIn business, people are always telling you to have an elevator speech, Segarra says. Well, an elevator speech is boring. If you can learn to tell people a true story that makes a connection, thats much more powerful.One of the stories Segarra tells is how she was able to convince someone at her firm to let her nominate him as one of a magazines top 40 Under 40 leaders. He told her about how his father moved to the U.S. as an immigrant and worked as a cab driver to put him through college at New York University.Thats a story of the American Dream, she says. That student went on to become a CPA, who has developed a mentoring program and become a partner at our firm. Of course, he became one o f those 40 Under 40, all because of story.3. Craft a compelling storyWhile some people memorize their narratives, thinking they can reel em in with facts and perfectly delivered public addresses, the most memorable content is conversational. Its not too long - four or five minutes at most - and not too complicated, with multiple twists and turns.Segarra suggests that the best way to work in a story is to bring listeners right into the action and introduce conflict, as she does with this one about using LinkedIn So a big client of ours couldnt get in spur with an attorney and needed to, fast.Then you need to build to the storys climax Since we had just introduced LinkedIn to the firm, he asked me if I would see if we could track this lawyer down. So I plugged in the name, and I could see that one of the staff had a second-degree connection - somebody they knew, knew this person.Last comes the resolution and any other takeaways So I reached out, and he got right back to me and said , thats my wifes uncle. Within 10 minutes, the situation was resolved.Think of the storytelling techniques you can use when you Answer Common Interview Questions.4. Inspire actionData and facts are important, but wordsmithing builds influence, fires up imagination, and enables you to make friends and influence people. Think of how you can use storytelling techniques with presentations you make on the job.Crowdfunding platforms that generate funding to start new ventures also use storytelling. Kickstarter offers a course on strategic storytelling to assist in crafting persuasive campaigns. After all, spewing content isnt whats going to attract backers, but a good story does.Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson use storytelling to their advantage. He was stranded at an airport on a remote island when his flight was canceled. He chartered a plane and offered to take the other bumped passengers to their destinations for $39 apiece. Not long afterward, he founded the British airline Virgin Atlantic.And then there are companies, like Airbnb, that find value in storytelling. It asks its customers to share their own stories on the company website, which helps people overcome the anxiety of staying in a strangers home while building trust in the brand.As Segarra says, when were deciding what people to hire, how to engage with employees, what companies to work for or even how were going to interact with our bosses, its the human connections we make by engaging with each other that can make the difference.Spin a true tale, practice it and tell it well, whether its around a campfire or across the desk. Experience the power of storytelling Tracey Segarra Tracey Segarra is director of marketing for accounting firm Margolin, Winer Evens. You can find all of her storyt elling work and contact information at www.traceysegarra.com.Keep reading the Robert Half blog so you dont miss our hit-off-the-press career insights Subscribe to our newsletterWhen you subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter, youll get articles and resources to help you build a successful career in accounting and finance - all sent directly to your inbox. Click the button below to sign up todaySUBSCRIBE NOW

Is being a full time creative the best life ever

Is being a full time creative the best life everIs being a full time creative the best life everBehind every successful artist, writer, musician, and actor, there resides a backstory. All the trials, tribulations, missteps and failures before fame and fortune arrived.Fans infrequently take note of the backstories. Theyre more interested in celebrity fame and fortune. Also, fans dream about finding their own stardom and wealth.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreFame and fortune sound appealing to most folks, but not the many years of hardship, work, tears and sacrifice to attain it all. We tend to romanticize the lives of the rich and famous, but maybe its not all its cracked up to be?Very few people attain fame and fortune. Most of us settle into conventional lives that revolve around work, family, and hobbies.This might sound somewhat dull and unremarkable, but its not. It might j ust be the preferable way to enjoy your life.A phenomenal amount ofpressureReaders delight in the magic and wonder of J. K. RowlingsHarry Potter. However, before she became a near billionaire, Rowling welches a single mother on government benefits.Image by John P. WeissAfter becoming the richest author alive, Rowling discovered some downsides to her fame. Like depression. Consider this excerpt from anarticlein the DailyMail.comThey were the novels that brought her fame, fortune and the adoration of millions of fans around the world. But JK Rowling has admitted that at the height of the success of her Harry Potter books she welches forced to undergo therapy to cope with the pressures of celebrity.Ever heard of the author Robert Galbraith? He writes the Cormoran Strikes crime series. The anthroponym Robert Galbraith is really a pseudonym for J. K. Rowling.Anarticlein NPR explains Rowlings reason for creating the pseudonymA few years ago, Rowling wanted to start writing crime novels, b ut didnt want people to know it was her, and so she hid behind the name Robert Galbraith.One of the downsides to becoming famous in a particular area, such as the Harry Potter novels, is that its hard for you to branch out in different areas. As Rowling goes on to explainI think that Potter was incredible, and I am so grateful for what happened with Harry Potter, and that needs to be said. The relationship I had with those readers, and still have with those readers, is so valuable to me. Having said that, there was a phenomenal amount of pressure that went with being the writer of Harry Potter, and that aspect of publishing those books I do not particularly miss. So you can probably understand the appeal of going away and creating something very different, and just letting it stand or sachverhalt on its own merits.Fame and fortune can be wonderful, but they can also be isolating and limit your freedom. Further, they can affect those around you, like your family.Heres J. K. Rowling a gainSo I look at the effect that an individuals fame has on their family, for example, and the limitations that places upon your life to an extent - of course, it brings marvelous things too, but it brings them mainly to the individual. The people around the famous person often pay a price without reaping many of the rewards.The novelty of fame wearsoffA lot of creative people fantasize about becoming rich and famous, but fail to understand the costs. If youre Brad Pitt, try eating out in a nice restaurant. He gets mobbed the minute people recognize him.Now, imagine being one of Brad Pitts kids? Always wondering who wants to be your friend versus who wants to meet your famous father.Many celebrities will tell you that the novelty of fame wears off. Before long, they tire of the attention, paparazzi and fans vying for autographs and selfies.Celebrities become mired in geschftlicher umgang dealings, charitable requests and the exhaustion of endless travel and appearances.Celebrities wall themselves off from it all behind private estates, security and personal jets. For the few who manage to find happiness, there seems to be many more who struggle with divorces, substance abuse, and depression.The things we want versus the things weneedWhen I was a kid, all I wanted to do was draw. It wasnt about fame, fortune or attention. It was about the joy of creating.Each blank page represented a new adventure. Undiscovered possibilities. I could spend hours drawing, and my reward was the simple pleasure of creative expression.Sure, it was nice when my parents or friends praised my artistic efforts, but most of the happiness I felt came from the work itself.In my teenage years I fell in love with the fantasy artwork of Frank Frazetta. I loved his exaggerated style, sense of plan and dynamic paintings. There were also many cartoonists I admired, including Pat Oliphant and Jeff MacNelly.I created fantasy art like Frank Frazetta and began drawing cartoons for my high school n ewspaper. I considered studying art in college, and talked about it with my father.Dad was quite the artist himself. He was a weekend oil painter who produced beautiful landscapes and portraits. But Dad was also a pragmatist. He put himself through law school and was an administrative law judge. This is what Dad told meJohnny, you can certainly study art in college if you want to. But I recommend a more conservative career route. Making an living as an artist is very difficult. I know a local artist. His work is exemplary, but he still struggles to make a decent living.Sometimes, the things we want are not the things we need. Dad knew that what I needed was a good education in a discipline that could provide a good life for me. He knew I wanted to be an artist, but felt it wasnt what I needed to craft a good life. Dad went on to tell meObtain a degree in a field of study likely to provide a good living. Something that youd enjoy doing. Then, on the side, you can pursue your passion for art. And your art will be on your terms, not the whims of some advertising director or picky collector.At the time, I was disappointed with my Dads advice. It sounded like selling out. Taking the safe route rather than the path less chosen.The problem is, youthful dreams (as beautiful as they are) are formed in the absence of significant life experience. We envision the best case scenarios, not the sobering realities.Why skills trumppassionCal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University. In his book,So Good They Cant Ignore You Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love,he argues that following your passion is bad advice.As the book description on his website statesMatching your job to a preexisting passion does not matter, he reveals. Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. In other words, what you do for a living is much less important than how you do it.In my senior yea r of high school, a local deputy sheriff visited my American Government class to talk about careers in law enforcement. I used to enjoy television programs like Hill Street Blues and always thought police work was an exciting and noble profession.In my senior year of high school, a local deputy sheriff visited my American Government class to talk about careers in law enforcement. I used to enjoy television programs like Hill Street Blues and always thought police work was an exciting and noble profession.Image by John P. WeissWith my fathers support, I went on to college and graduate school, studying Administration of Justice. That led to over twenty-six years in law enforcement, with the last eight serving as Chief of Police.Throughout my police career, I never abandoned my artwork. I moonlighted as an editorial cartoonist for two, local newspapers. I took up landscape painting and studied extensively with master artistScott L. Christensen, among others.I infused artwork and creati ve writing into my police career. I crafted cartoons about my colleagues, which brought a lot of laughs and levity. I began blogging and building an online platform, to share my art and writing.Image by John P. WeissIn short, I found a middle ground, to balance my creative passions and financial security.Cal Newport is right. I didnt need to directly pursue my art passion to have a great life. In fact, the skills and experiences I gained from my law enforcement career shaped me in ways Id never imagined.Law enforcement taught me how to deal with a wide variety of people, including belligerent and even dangerous ones. I honed my writing and speaking ability. I learned personal discipline and gained wisdom about all facets of the human condition.My police career helped make me a better observer, listener and writer. Even my artwork benefitted, because I was more disciplined in my creative study, practice, education and output.You have to become a jack of alltradesWhen I took landscape painting workshops in Idaho withScott L. Christensen, I met a variety of full-time, professional artists. They shared with me their struggles. Gallery closings. The emergence of video games and online entertainment. The difficulties of making a living as a fine artist.I learned that many artists rely upon workshops, art prints, and video sales to help make ends meet. Being a fine artist today requires mastery of social media and the development of an online presence. Artists must also stay on top of inventory, schmelzglas newsletters to collectors, and all the related business and tax realities.You cant just create artwork. You have to become a jack-of-all-trades. Fine artist. Small business owner. Website designer. On-line marketer. Social media expert. Email newsletter content creator and editor.Image by John P. WeissThe same holds true for writers and musicians. Your published works or music are just the beginning. The entire constellation of social media, marketing, platform de velopment, business investment, taxes and promotion, falls to you.If you get lucky and skyrocket to fame and fortune, all of the above are amplified. Sure, you might have staff now to help with everything, but the decisions and challenges grow exponentially.Become the pragmatic jugglerWe all dream about becoming rich and famous with our respective passions. Be it writing, artwork, music, acting or whatever. Such creative pursuits sound so much sexier than becoming police officers, teachers, attorneys or business persons.But heres the thing. There is a third option, between following your passion and Cal Newports skills trump passion approach. The third option is to become the pragmatic juggler.Pragmatic jugglers find a meaningful, conventional career they can enjoy. But they also make time for their side hustle. Be it art, writing, music or another creative pursuit.The beauty of this approach is that your conventional career will broaden your professional skills. Your side hustle wi ll keep your creative passion alive. In many ways, both approaches are complementary. They fuel your growth.Image by John P. WeissAccording to the author James Altucher, it takes 17 years to be a good writer. At least, thats what he deduced from interviewing tons of writers. As he noted in his articleThe Horrible Things About Being a Full Time WriterKurt Vonnegut is a classic example. Started writing in 1945 when he returned from the war. Didnt really have financial success with writing until about 1970 and even in 1968 all of his books were out of print.Seventeen years is a long time. And theres no guarantee that after 17 years, youll arrive as a literary success.Live a remarkable and fulfilling lifeSeems to me, it makes a lot of sense to have something to fall back on. Dad might have been right. Find a conventional career you enjoy. Something that will pay the bills and insure a bit of security for you and your family.I did that with my police career. Those twenty-six years flew b y. Outside of work, I got to develop my artwork and writing. And guess what? I was able to retire at 52 years old. I have a healthy pension, own my home and cars, and am now able to pursue art and writing full time.Image by John P. WeissThe best part is that I get to be my own boss. Im not beholden to an editor or art director. I can create the work I want to create.Theres a lot to be said for the pragmatic juggler approach. Your conventional career will hone your people and business skills, and your creative life will continue to grow. Then, when you retire from your day job, youll be able to take your creative life to the next level.Yes, there are a few lucky souls who are able to embrace a creative career early in their lives. But, for those of us who become pragmatic jugglers, the end result of our life pursuits are just as sweet. Maybe even more so, because we get to live more than one professional life.So, the next time you feel a bit down about your conventional career, take heart. Its possible to become a pragmatic juggler and live a remarkable and fulfilling life.This article first appeared on Medium.Get on John P. Weiss free email listhereto receive the latest artwork and writing.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

6 computer keyboard shortcuts to get you back your life

6 computer tastatur shortcuts to get you back your life6 computer keyboard shortcuts to get you back your lifeEveryone has a set routine of how they type and search on their devices, which is all fine and good. But what if I told you that it could be exponentially better?With just a few basic tweaks to your routine, these keyboard shortcuts can buy you back the time you wasted on searching and copying and pasting at work.In the long run, I have non-scientifically estimated that these tips can buy you back if not hours, then certainly frustration, in the course of your life. Youre welcome.1. Search within a document or web pageNinety percent of computer users do not know how to complete a simple search within their documents or a web page, according to a Google Search anthropologist. Ninety percent of people do not know how to search for a particular word or phrase online, in other words I am going to right this wrong immediately.Tap the Command button and then the F button if you are on a Mac computer or Control and then the F button if you are on a PC, and the portal to a searchable world will open.For a more advanced search, Mac users get the gift of Spotlight Search. It allows you to search the vast directory of the web, your files, emails, and contacts all at once. Did you write down that statistic you need to cite in your presentation in an email, a korrekt document, or a Excel sheet? Dont worry, Spotlight will find out for you. To access Spotlight Search, hit Command+Spacebar.2. Copy, paste, highlightElectronic literacy begins with understanding that you can master a text with a few short editing commands. If you want to be a quick editor of your words, knowing how to copy, paste, and highlight is the most basic information you should know.Before you can edit text, you have to select it by holding down your mouse over the words you want. If its too much time to scroll through an entire treatise of an email, hitCommand/Control+A to select all of the text a t once. Then if you want to copy that text onto a different page, use Command/Control+C. If you want to paste that text, hit Command/Control+V. Use the Command button if you are on Mac, or the Control button if you are on a PC.3. Soft returnKnowing how to create a single line break on a document makes formatting resumes a breeze. To create a single line break for your titles and headings simply press Shift+Enter or Shift+Return, depending on which kind of computer you have.4. Style textsThis trick goes out to all my family members who are amazed how quickly I can dress up a document without having to move my computer mouse. Thankfully, many word processors use the same shortcuts, so these tips can apply across multiple platforms. Simply, highlight over the words you want to style and then follow these keyboard commandsBoldCommand/Control+BItalicizeCommand/Control+IUnderlineCommand/Control+U5. ScreenshotsIf you want visual evidence of a group chat conversation or an obscure document, theres no quicker way than taking a screenshot on your computer. To take a visual receipt, PC users need to hold down their Control key and then press thePrint Screenkey. For Mac users, you hit the Command button, Shift key, and the number three in quick succession. (The screen shot will be automatically saved as a PNG file on your desktop with the filename starting with Picture.)6. Em dashesI am embarrassed to admit that it took me more than 25 years on this planet to realize a simple keyboard shortcut that has dramatically cut down my laborious workaround for making an em dash. I used to copy and paste an em dash from a separate document, not realizing that the power to more professional punctuation was under my typing hands all along. For Mac users, you must hold down Shift, Option, and Minus keys all at once. For PC users, hold down Control, Alt, and M-Dash.

5 Resume Writing Rules that will make your resume stand out

5 Resume Writing Rules that will make your resume stand out5 Resume Writing Rules that will make your resume stand outAre you confused about how to make your resume stand out, busy thinking what to include in the resume that will make the recruiters select you and not the others, and searching everywhere on how to write a perfect resume?Then, fear not as you have come to the right place. The following are 5 resume writing rules that will bring you closer towards achieving your goal.Keep it short and conciseThe most important thing about your resume is undoubtedly its size the lengthier it gets, the more boring it becomes and the lesser are the chances that it will be read. So it is wiser to write only a page, mentioning the key skills and the experiences required. And if you have a lot of experience and achievements regarding the profile you are applying for, then you should just include the crucial and significant ones, to keep your resume to one page.Make it easy to readBelieve it or not, the recruiters just take a glance at your resume to decide whether it is worthy of reading or not. Thats why you should always include sufficient spaces and use a simple and readable font. Use of bullets and numbering, instead of writing paragraphs, increases your chances of getting selected.Quantify your achievementsThis is something that sets your resume fremdartig from the rest. Always quantify your achievements as much as possible. For example, rather than using increased sales, it is better to write increased sales by 50%. It not only makes you look professional but also provides a clear understanding of your success to the hiring managers. Percentages and numbers are like supporting facts to your arguments. They assist you in creating a better image of yourself in front of them.Do not use personal pronounsIt is best to stay away from using first-person pronouns like I or my. Rather than saying I increased sales by 20%, use Increased sales by 20%. Although there is no h ard and fast rule about not using personal pronouns, it makes you look really unprofessional, which you definitely dont want the hiring managers to see you as.Avoid spelling and grammatical mistakesYou are sure to form a negative impression on the recruiters if your resume has unterstellung errors. And no matter how skilled and experienced you are, there is a 99% chance that the company will lose its interest in you. So, never forget to check your resume thoroughly before submitting.

On Steve Jobs, Santa Claus and Making Magic

On Steve Jobs, Santa Claus and Making Magic On Steve Jobs, Santa Claus and Making Magic Its taken me a few days to sort out my thoughts about Steve Jobs. His death affected me far more than I would have expected and Ive been trying to work out why. Yes I love my iMac and my Macbook Pro. And my iPad. And my iPod. But even though I love my Apple technology, I havent really seen myself as a true Apple fangirl and Ive given very little thought to Steve Jobs over the years. And yet Im crying Thats why finding my eyes filling with tears reading the obituaries came as a true surprise. Why welches I scouring the web looking for more? Why did I feel this sense of real loss over someone I never gave much thought to while he was alive? Why did I feel so damn sad?And whats more, why was I not alone in this? The eulogies werent limited to tech blogs or the national newspapers. Every website I read commented on the news. Everybody I talked to mentioned it. Many of them were people who dont even ow n a single Mac product. And yet there we all were, sharing in a sense of global loss.Now Id Like to Show You Macintosh in PersonI finally realized what it was while watching a video of a very young Steve Jobs announcing the first Macintosh computer, a machine that was to revolutionize all our lives by introducing the graphical user interface. In the video, Jobs relishes the big reveal, excited like a little child by the chance to show off its powers. And the audience is riveted. Howls and whoops of real excitement greet every special effect and when the machine actually talks, well the entire crowd jumps to its feet. And as they cheer, Jobs tries to keep from crying, his smile as wide as Ive ever seen it, his pride impossible to miss. Steve Jobs was Santa Claus And thats when it hit me. Steve Jobs was Santa Claus for adults. We dont get to be surprised very often once we leave childhood. We dont believe in fairies and magic and men who come down the chimney and leave us exciting pre sents. But in recent years, some of us had Steve Jobs. Every few years, we knew hed come out onto a darkened stage and hold up something brand new something we couldnt have even imagined until we saw it, but something we instantly knew would brighten our lives immeasurably. And somehow, even though we had no idea, he knew it was exactly what wed always wanted, and he was thrilled to share it with us.The magical new invention was never something we needed. It wouldnt help do the chores, or cook our meals, or heal us if we got sick. Instead, just like the best childhood Christmas presents, it was all about fun and filled with possibility. And so with Steves passing, weve lost a lot more than another rich CEO. Weve lost our Santa Claus and hes never coming back. The Colbert ReportGet More Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor Satire Blog,Video ArchiveRevamped Apple logo by Jonathan Mak Long

Want to Know More About Top Resume Templates?

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4 Tips to Perform Job Auditions Using Video Interviews

4 Tips to Perform Job Auditions Using Video InterviewsMany ineffective elements of traditional bewerbungsgesprchs are on the oust. Over 60 percent of hiring pros say traditional interviews fail in assessing candidates soft skills, according to a 2018 LinkedIn report. The saatkorn report revealed 57 percent of hiring pros dont feel traditional interviews help them effectively understand candidate weaknesses.To adjust to these attitudes, interviews are quickly evolving. New methods, like video interviews and job auditions, are taking the place of inaccurate and outdated processes. In fact, both job auditions and video interviews were noted in the top five techniques improving the traditional interview model.However, many professionals are implementing the two separately. Combining these hiring process strategies supercharges interviews by improving the power of quick and effective assessments.Reenvisioning the job audition for live and one-way video interviewsTraditionally, job auditio ns involve assigning a candidate a task relevant to the current projects your gruppe is tackling. This work sample serves as a means to assess the candidates immediate skills and abilities as they pertain to the role. Your hiring team may have current employees weigh in on the details of the assignment and the evaluation, but generally, only the hiring manager discusses the process and results with the candidate.While it is possible to pull a panel of team members together to interview candidates on the exercise, this process only draws out time-to-hire. An effective alternative is incorporating a short presentation into the video interview process. Candidates complete and submit their traditional job audition project for review, but they also present an overview of the assignment during a live or one-way video interview.Follow-up questions can be asked either immediately after a live video presentation or through a live video or in-person interview following the review of a one-way video audition. This allows your entire hiring team to access the candidates thought and work processes through live interview or video recording. Since candidates presentations are on video, the whole team can also assess for numerous soft skills. Some standard elements of the job audition are valuable to maintain, but many processes can be updated to make the best use of live and one-way video. Heres how you can merge the streamlined efficiency of video interviews and the effectiveness of job auditions in assessing candidates to power-up your interview process1. Involve current employees in video interview auditionsJob auditions can be incorporated into both one-way and live video interviews. This is a great way to get current team members involved in the evaluation process.Live video auditions Ask current employees to contribute ideas for a project they believe highlights the skills necessary to succeed in the role. Employees involved in the project creation should, iabsprachely , be team members candidates will work with if hired.Live video auditions are also highly effective in determining how well candidates vibe with your teams personalities and work styles. Encourage each member to brainstorm questions for candidates to be asked during the presentation. Questions should be diverse and reveal something about the team as well as the candidate. For example, if your team relies heavily on team collaboration to complete projects, you could ask candidates if/who they pulled for resources and information when working on their project.One-way video auditions When scheduling doesnt allow the candidate or team to get together for a live video interview, one-way video auditions make it possible for everyone to weigh in on the candidates results and presentation. Settingpre-determined questions keeps each candidates video audition structured and ensures your team is able to make a fair and accurate assessment of their skills.Involve employees by asking them to set guidelines and questions for one-way video auditions. Discuss the time limit candidates have to prepare and present their project as well as how many takes candidates are allowed before submitting. These limits should mirror the practical constraints expected of current employees.Include current employees in livevideointerview jobauditions to determine personality and work style alignment.Click To Tweet2. Set realistic video audition goalsPlacing unrealistic expectations on candidates creates a negative experience for everyone. Job auditions must be respectful of both candidates and your teams time. Assign an audition project candidates can present in as little as five minutes during their video interview.Live video auditions Set clear expectations of what is to be presented during the live video job audition. Also, allow an appropriate amount of preparation time. Base time limits around how long it should take employees to complete the same project on the job. Team members can ask candidates in real-time to expand on their process. For example, what steps did they take and how did they gather their research and resources? One-way video auditions Clearly-defined expectations and timelines should also be set for one-way video job auditions. This type of interview, however, typically allows candidates to re-record. Keep one-way video audition evaluations consistent by sticking to a structured set of criteria and a uniform point system across all candidate presentations. In addition to meeting the requirements of the project, you can also identify top talent by evaluating how candidates stage their presentations and if they take time to perfect their delivery so their points are as clear and concise as possible. Because there is no immediate interaction, pay attention to candidate eye contact and body language. Everyone should write down follow-up questions about the presentation to ask candidates during their live video or in-person interview should they advanc e to the next round of hiring.3. Connect video auditions with real-life projectsCandidates generally perform job auditions knowing theyll face similar tasks if they are hired for the role. Its critical to give them a glimpse of the companys current workflow and processes during video job auditions. This allows them to assess for fit as well.Live video auditions Show the connection between candidates audition projects and experiences to tasks team members have completed with the follow-up questions asked after each presentation. For example, if reviewing a job audition for a remote role, you can learn a great deal about a candidates problem-solving skills and how they manage autonomy by asking how they find the resources they need when working alone.Interviewers should point out similar skills used to complete tasks on the job and what a day looks like while working on similar projects. Live video auditions give your team the opportunity to observe candidates expressions and overall reactions to these details. They can also answer questions candidates have regarding the role responsibilities to decrease confusion.One-way video auditions Ask employees familiar with the department to weigh in on the review process and highlight parts of the job audition that connect to a current project. Then, reveal this list to candidates during a live video or in-person interview. This enables candidates to see how well they align with the job and company as well as how their performance will be assessed day-to-day.4. Carefully balance post-video audition questionsWell-rounded follow-up questions help hiring pros assess for both cultural and job fit. Pre-determined questions ensure you dont miss a step evaluating for critical skills and experiences from interview to interview. But off-the-cuff questions let candidates know your team is engaged and invested in their audition.Live video auditions Ask everyone on your hiring team to develop at least one question they want candida tes to be asked regarding their projects. Have your team discuss these questions before the interview to ensure they are unique and compliant. The predetermined questions you ask should reveal if candidates understood the steps and details of the project and could repeat them. Then, encourage your interviewers to engage with candidates by asking real-time questions and sparking genuine conversation about the task.One-way video auditions Candidates can and should be offered the same structured interview questions during their one-way video recording of their presentation, even though immediate interaction isnt possible. However, one-way video job auditions give your team time to review and develop thoughtful follow-up questions to ask during future live video or in-person interviews. Off-the-cuff post-audition questions let jobcandidates know you were engaged and listening.Click To Tweet