Test internet connection, webcam, and sound

Download/test any new software immediately after receiving instructions; test again a few hours before interview

Read carefully any instructions provided by employer; watch instructional videos if provided

Make sure tech is fully charged and is secured in place

Position webcam/laptop at a flattering angle where your eyes are level with camera and

   not too close to your face; capture your body from the waist up; you may need props to raise your laptop

Turn off notifications on your computer and mute phone

Have a backup plan; exchange phone numbers with the interviewer

Have log-in information handy

Be sure to submit the video by the employer’s due date

Set up profile on the platform you will be using including a professional username and photo

 

PREPARE YOUR LOCATION

Plain backdrop and natural lighting are ideal; check for shadows; illuminate from the front

Make sure that your desk/work area isn’t cluttered

Avoid potential distractions – pets, children, doorbells, road noise

Give yourself plenty of extra time to set up and get settled in (at least 30 minutes)

Have a copy of your resume and job description handy; try splitting the screen between your resume and the chat window

Have your notes handy: hang post-it notes with reminders at camera level, prop up your phone or notebook near the computer and have it open with a list of questions to ask