Top 10 Virtual Interview Tips

Hi, I'm Kim Merritt, the URL Doctor

I'm here to give you several tips to make you look fantastic in your upcoming virtual interview

Tip number one, your computer equipment. We'll be recording your virtual interview through Zoom

Zoom requires your computer to have a minimum of 4GB of RAM

For optimum screen sharing performance on laptops, we recommend a quad-core processor

or higher. Tip number two, your internet connection. Your internet connection will make or break your recording session

Use a hard-wired internet connection, which means your computer is wired directly into

your router through a cord like this. You can still use Wi-Fi, but you'll want to make sure to have a strong internet connection

Bandwidth requirements for Zoom require download and upload speeds of 3 to 5 megabits per second

To check your internet speed, Google search Internet Speed Test and click the blue Run

Speed Test button. Tip number three, your internet browser. Zoom requires Internet Explorer, Chromium Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox in

the versions listed. Note, mobile web browsers are not supported. Also, please exit out of all other websites and computer programs during your interview

Tip number four, positioning your computer. You'll want to have your computer or laptop directly in front of you with your webcam

at eye level. We want to see at least the tops of your shoulders and about two inches above your head

Tip number five, record in a quiet space. Turn off all air conditioning and heating systems and fans to cut down on background noise

Let family members or office co-workers know that you'll be recording for the next hour

and you need them to be as quiet as possible. Turn off your phone

We also suggest you wear headphones or earbuds that have an external microphone built in

to cut down on feedback while you're recording. To cut down on echo, prop some pillows around your computer out of view or position your

computer to where you're speaking into upholstered furniture or blankets. Tip number six, be well lit

We want to see your face clearly, so don't sit with your back to a window

Turn on lamps or lights in front of you. Tip number seven, dress to impress

Wear professional-looking clothing that you're comfortable in. Avoid busy patterns and sleeveless shirts

Instead, stick to solid colors. Tip number eight, break up your presentation into sections

Your presentation is going to be formatted as an e-learning course and placed in an online

learning management system. To keep viewers' attention, we'll want to split your presentation into segments of around

five to ten minutes each. We ask that you include white slides in your presentation that say, new video, where you

feel it makes the most sense to end one segment and start a new one

Keep this in mind when you're giving your presentation that you'll want wording to

transition from one segment to another. Tip number nine, fill out your questionnaire

You'll receive a questionnaire from us with questions about your presentation, you, and

your company. Please fill out that completely and return to us prior to your taping

It will include providing us with a copy of your presentation as a PowerPoint or Keynote file

Tip number ten, practice. There's nothing to be nervous about. Being taped for a virtual presentation is easy

There isn't an audience other than the person recording the session and giving you direction

And yes, don't worry, we'll tell you exactly what you need to do

But just in case you get jittery before you speak, practice your presentation several times

before taping. The more confident you feel, the better your performance will be

That's it. Now you'll look and sound like a pro during your virtual interview

We can't wait to see you