Remote interviews remove travel but add new failure points. A fifteen-minute check the day before prevents most of them.
Audio first
Clear audio matters more than video. Use a headset or a good external microphone, and test it in the actual meeting tool the company will use.
Connection and devices
Use a wired connection if possible, close bandwidth-heavy apps, and keep your laptop plugged in. Have a phone ready as a hotspot or dial-in backup.
Environment
Join five minutes early so you can fix surprises without stress.
- Quiet room with the door closed
- Light facing you, not behind you
- Neutral background
- Notifications silenced
Screen sharing
Close personal tabs and apps before sharing, and practise sharing a single window rather than your whole screen when possible.