When sharing a significant professional achievement, remember, what you share will suggest where you are, developmentally, as a professional. So share a recent example that offers insights into your current skill level and expertise. Consider the advice Nike gives on its careers page, "Athletes know the importance of training; so should you. Take some time before your interview to review your CV and think about your experiences, for example; Your greatest accomplishments. Your approach to collaboration. Your ability to work in a constantly evolving game. Even projects that didn't go as you'd planned and why. Try to have several specific examples ready to go so that you don't have to use the same one repeatedly."

One of HireVue's advertised benefits is that candidates can take their interview at any time and anywhere. But this is intended to serve their clients by freeing up the recruiter's schedule and allowing them the flexibility to review the materials later when it suits them. So beware of the conflicting advice HireVue offers candidates. On one webpage, it recommends finding a quiet and professional space to perform your interview. But another webpage suggests, "Just relax. If your dog barks or your kid runs across the screen-relax. It's okay. Your employer will understand, and if they don't, perhaps it's not the right culture fit for you. And that's okay. This is your time to showcase who you are and what you can add to an organization. Prepare, take a deep breath, and be yourself." Instead, take the advice Nike offers on its website, "Take your time. Make sure you're in a comfortable environment free of distractions."

"I learned a lot of leadership skills at my current company. I've also done a lot of mentoring and coaching and could tell you about that, or how I improved the KPIs of my team. However, in all honesty, my greatest accomplishment has been applying the skills and experience I have gained professionally in my personal life. For example, I recently assisted my parents with a major downsizing move. I felt that this was a project within my wheelhouse and that I could help. However, managing those who are paid to do a job is quite different from managing one's parents, especially when one's father can be as headstrong as mine. When my father became overwhelmed and defensive, I communicated non-defensively, and quickly explained in simple terms what needed to be done and the best methods for doing them. I then offered several approaches, giving him a choice of which he felt most comfortable with, and then got to work. By the end of the day, he told me how proud he was of me, and that was the first time he had ever said that. So, that felt like a significant achievement on several fronts."

Remember, the algorithm will evaluate how well-groomed you are and how tidy and professional your attire is, and how distraction free your environment is. HireVue even goes so far as to recommend you find a location free of distractions. Yet, it offers a feature that blurs out your background if you can't find one. However, most recruiters may find that blurred background distracting and wonder what that hidden background says about how organized or professional you are, ultimately resulting in unconscious bias. Even though it claims their algorithm is bias-free, the recruiter makes the final call. So don't choose an informal setting, such as a coffee shop or shared workspace. Allow yourself all the time needed to prepare. As you would in an in-person interview, present yourself on camera as a professional in every way.