How to Ace a Virtual Job Interview
September 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Lighting, eye contact, and the technical checks that make a video interview go smoothly.
Virtual interviews have their own etiquette separate from in-person ones.
Test your setup beforehand
Check your camera, microphone, and internet connection at least 15 minutes before the call.
Look at the camera, not the screen
Looking into the camera lens (not the video of the interviewer) approximates eye contact.
Prepare your background
A plain, tidy background removes a distraction you do not need during the interview.
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