General
- Be prepared for the interview
- Have a copy your resume on hand
- Have a pen and paper in case you need to write something down
- Keep a glass of water nearby in case you need it
Space
- Make sure to plan where you will be for the interview
- Make sure it is a quiet, uninterrupted space
- If you are in a shared space, make sure to let others know, so you will not be interrupted
Speech
- Speak slowly and clearly
- Be aware of saying um, uh, etc, it will be amplified in these settings
- Try not to interrupt the interviewer
Best Practices
- Practice with a friend to see how answering questions feels over the phone
- Consider using a landline to avoid potential cell phone service failure
- Smile, even though they can't see you, it will help the tone of your voice
- Sit at a desk or table with your material spread out in front of you
- Sitting upright will help you project your voice more clearly than if you are lying on your bed or couch
Program
- Most employers will use Skype for video interviews
- Make sure to download Skype (or the correct program) and log in
- Test your video by test-calling a friend
- Test your volume settings for both your microphone and speakers
Space
- Make sure to plan where you will be for the interview
- Make sure it is a quiet, uninterrupted space
- If you are in a shared space, make sure to let others know, so you will not be interrupted
- Have a clean, neutral background
- Keep the desk in front of you neat
Practice
- Practice with a test video call to a friend to see how it will feel
Dress
- Dress professionally as if you were meeting face to face with an employer
- Dressing professionally will allow you to switch into that mindset, rather than lounge mode with your sweatpants
- Review: What to Wear: Women or What to Wear: Men
During the Interview
- Look directly at the camera, rather than the screen - it will look more like eye contact rather than staring off in space
- Try not to move around too much, moving around will show much more on the screen than in person
- Make sure to have good posture and look relaxed
- Don't forget to smile and stay present

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