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Video conferencing in applications like Zoom and Microsoft Teams are quickly becoming ingrained in every part of the work environment, starting first and foremost at the hiring level. Getting ready for your first on-camera interview? Follow the steps below to prepare you for making the best personal impression despite the seemingly impersonal nature of the new ways we hire. Dress for Success One of the perks of working from home is that we don’t have to dress up to start our workday. So many of us (me included) now spend our days in jeans and t-shirts, while others put off changing out of our pajamas for as long as possible. That’s not acceptable work attire for a video-interview. Just because the picture isn’t as clear doesn’t as if you were meeting in person doesn’t mean that what you wear doesn’t need to be professional. Some people choose to wear a

Video conferencing in apps like Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams are quickly becoming ingrained in every part of the work environment, starting first and foremost at the hiring level. With video interviews, making a good impression can be more difficult than if you were meeting in person considering there are more external forces that can negatively affect how your interviewer sees you. Is your WiFi spotty so there is a delay in speaking? Does your dog have to go out, so he won’t stop barking? Are your kids in a meeting with their class in the room next to you, so it’s difficult to hear? Following the steps below will help you set the scene for your interview so you can go into it confident and ready for any obstacles that may get in your way. Find a Space for Privacy We love our families and pets, but during an