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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This question assesses your ability to adapt and find solutions when things go off track. The assessment vendor will analyze your reactions to stress and how it influences your behavior, responses, and decision-making.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Both RBC and HireVue strongly recommend you "Practice, practice, practice. Practice makes perfect before your first job interview. While it may help to rehearse answers to common interview questions, you can't go wrong by having a friend or family member help you with a dry run. Go through every step of the interview, from greeting to closing. Practice answering quickly and concisely. Ask for constructive criticism on what you could improve. If you can't get anyone to help, or you're feeling shy about asking for it, record yourself on a webcam or look in a mirror while you speak. That can help you gauge your facial expressions and tone to you get an idea of how an interviewer may see you."
HireVue also offers practice questions on their website to prepare you for their process. "While virtual interviewing isn't difficult, a little practice can help you prepare. Most on-demand interviews ask you to give your answer in just a few minutes. It's helpful to think about how you will illustrate your skills clearly in that timeframe, and to practice them out loud."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Aim to project confidence and clarity by always being prepared. Familiarize yourself with the body language of a person who is self-assured and at ease to better prepare for the interview. Engage in physical exercise beforehand to give your confidence a boost. Find a peaceful place, face a mirror, and motivate yourself with a pep talk. Raise your arms, loosen up your back, and improve your posture. Develop confidence in front of the camera by rehearsing your answers and documenting your voice. When practicing in front of your computer's camera, remember not to look at yourself on the screen. Instead, keep your eyes focused on the lens as if you are speaking directly to someone. Share the value you bring with conviction. Keep practicing until you are confident and relaxed during this type of interview, and come across as natural.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"My opening crew all called out sick, and I was the only teller out of four of us. So, we had an afternoon shift coming in a few hours, and we needed to count up and prepare a till and each teller's safe. So this fell on my shoulders. I was only able to prepare my own and another when it was time to open our doors. So I kept at it throughout the day until our rush came in, just prior to the afternoon shift arriving. I was juggling so many hats that day, but just kept managing my time well and got it all done in the nick of time. Then my shift ended, and I stretched and went for a quick jog before going home."

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