Preparing for Pre-Screening Interviews - An Online Tutorial with Recruiters

Video pre-screening interviews are now a standard part of the recruitment process at international organizations like UNIDO. This special webinar presentation offers practical insights and guidance to help job applicants present themselves professionally and confidently. As part of UNIDO’s Webinar Outreach Programme, this online tutorial aims to demystify the recruitment process and empower candidates—especially women, professionals from less-represented regions, non-represented Member States, niche experts, and individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that every applicant feels prepared and supported when engaging with recruiters and panel members. If you’re considering a career with UNIDO or similar organizations, this resource is designed to help you put your best foot forward. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:03:50 - What are we leaning today? 0:05:13 - Why do organizations use video pre-screening interviews? 0:11:00 - How do I prepare? (technical) 0:13:09 - How can I present my best professional self on camera? 0:14:36 - What kinds of questions should I expect? 0:15:54 - How do I prepare for potential questions? 0:19:00 - Practical exercise 0:25:00 - What are interviews like? 0:27:00 - How should I structure my answers 0:28:49 - Tell us about yourself 0:30:00 - Why do you consider yourself a strong candidate for this position? 0:31:15 - Answering technical questions 0:33:12 - Use "I" statements while emphasizing your contributions to the team 0:34:13 - Cultural, gender and personality differences in interview situations 0:36:15 - Youtube Playlist - Webinar Outreach Programme 0:37:06 - Women in industrial development - New on careers webpage 0:38:08 - Q&A