{"id":518,"date":"2018-08-27T23:01:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T07:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dacare.com\/article\/?p=518"},"modified":"2018-08-27T23:12:33","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T07:12:33","slug":"how-to-use-wechat-to-conduct-video-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dacare.com\/article\/2018\/08\/27\/how-to-use-wechat-to-conduct-video-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use WeChat to conduct (video) interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a quick guide for you to use WeChat (\u5fae\u4fe1) to do (video) interview:<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

WeChat is the biggest social media platform in China, with over 900 million monthly users. It is a must-have IM app for anyone living in China.<\/p>\n

People living outside China may use other IM app (such as Whatsapp, Line, Skype, FB Messenger, etc.), unfortunately other major IM are all BANNED in China. So it’s very difficulty for ask Chinese internet user to use a non-WeChat IM app if he or she lives in China (it is possible to use other IM if they have VPN installed).<\/p>\n

\"WeChat<\/p>\n

How to get WeChat<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s actually really easy to set up a WeChat account. The process is very similar to Whatsapp, in that you need to download the WeChat app from the app store (iTunes, Google Play etc.) and create an account using your phone number. Don’t forget pick a username which can be easily share with others later.<\/p>\n

\"Download<\/p>\n

Adding Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once account is ready to go it\u2019s time to start making friends. Adding people on WeChat is quick and easy, so it\u2019s great for networking or if you\u2019re on the go.<\/p>\n

You can add friends a few ways. The first is to search for their username or phone number, and the second is to scan their personalised QR code.<\/p>\n

Adding Contacts by Username & Phone Number<\/h4>\n
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  1. Click the \u201d + \u201d icon at the top right hand of your home screen.<\/li>\n
  2. Click the space beside the search icon which says \u201cWeChat ID\/ Phone.\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. Type the username\/ phone number into the space saying \u201cWeChat ID\/ Phone.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. When you type in the username, click on the green search button that appears.<\/li>\n
  5. Their contact card will appear on your screen. Click \u201cAdd\u201d<\/li>\n
  6. You\u2019re now connected!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Communicate<\/h4>\n

    In WeChat, you can text, send voice messages, make phone calls and make video calls (similar to Skype.)<\/p>\n

    Video Calling<\/h4>\n

    You will most likely use a WeChat video call for your interview with your host company, so it\u2019s important you know how to make one!<\/p>\n

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    1. Open the right conversation- either an existing chat with the contact, or open a new chat by finding the contact in your contacts list.<\/li>\n
    2. Open the chat menu by pressing the \u201d + \u201d button at the bottom of your conversation screen.<\/li>\n
    3. Select the option for a video call.<\/li>\n
    4. You\u2019re ready to go!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The same method applies to starting a voice call.<\/p>\n

      The chat menu in your WeChat conversations has all the options for the different ways to communicate.<\/p>\n

      \"WeChat<\/p>\n

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      Once you have your WeChat set up you are ready to start your (video) call\/interview in China!<\/p>\n

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