As the world has adapted to remote working, the way we interview has changed. Many interviews are now conducted virtually through video calls. This requires a unique skill set compared to in-person interviews, as the experience is markedly different. 1. Test your technology When the interviewer or hiring manager sends you the video link…

Aristotle said in his Nicomachean Ethics book: “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” Research also supports this idea; with the recollection of information being higher when we experience things ourselves, rather than being told about concepts or observing. Experiential…

When teaching adults, it’s important to take into account characteristics that affect their learning, especially how previous experiences influence their thinking. At the same time, you must consider how age impacts their cognitive ability which may assist or hinder learning. In this article, we discuss the following: Characteristics of adult…

We’ve created a hybrid learning management system (LMS), where users learn fundamental business skills through traditional online videos, articles, case studies and quizzes, then practice what they have learnt in realistic virtual scenarios with the VirtualSpeech VR app. The VirtualSpeech LMS, combining online classes with VR training. Courses on the…

Having had the terrifying experience of being interviewed on TV, we knew that practicing for a media interview can be difficult: How do you simulate actually being inside a studio before the interview? How do you practice answering interview questions in a realistic way? What will you say when you…

It can be difficult to get feedback on a speech and even harder to quantify your performance. In this article, we use the VirtualSpeech app to review a speech on a range of specific criteria, from eye contact to pace of voice. …

Providing feedback for development is useful for all employees because it helps them understand their strengths and weaknesses and how to progress in their career. Using a 360 degree feedback system is one of the methods for gathering and providing this information. …