

Be Yourself: Don’t let technology stand in the way of letting your personality show.Dress as you would for an in-person interview.Prepare thoughtful and appropriate questions for the interview.Do your research on the company, the interviewer and the role.Try not to lose sight of the fact that this is still a formal interview. Prepare: Prepping for video interviews is essentially no different from in-person interviews.Ideally, the height of the webcam should be at eye level, positioned to show your head and shoulders.

Light sources should be set up behind your webcam with the light shining toward your face.If you are using a laptop or mobile device, ensure it is fully charged.A stationary backdrop free of distraction is recommended.Pick a quiet location where you will not be interrupted during the interview.Be Mindful of Lighting and Location: Take steps to put forth a clean, prepared and professional image.Plan to sign into the video conference 10 minutes prior to the interview to check your connection and get familiar with the system. It’s tough to have a successful video interview if you’re on a faulty connection. Get Connected: The most important preliminary step you need to take before your live video interview is to check your internet connection to make sure it’s not lagging.
