You don't want to lose your flow when you're halfway through a really key point. So... Is your device charged or plugged in? How strong is your internet connection? Have you tested your microphone and camera lately, is the quality good?
If you can't use a laptop/desktop and you need to use a phone or tablet, see if you can secure it to stand so that you don’t have to hold it and risk a shake to the screen. This will also allow you to have freedom of movement especially if you would express your points naturally with hand movement for example.
Check that you have the camera at eye level and you are not sitting too close or far away from the camera. Arrange the space to have the best lighting, and where possible have a source of natural lighting. You should be the focal point in the picture, so opt for a plain, minimal background where possible.
Turn off any TVs, radios, phones so you don’t lose your train of thought or get disturbed mid-flow. If there are other people around, make sure you let them know where you are, what you are doing and how long for.
Basic things like sitting up straight and smiling will significantly affect how you are coming across as it would in a face to face situation. Consider where you sit during the interview, so you don’t become uncomfortable halfway through the interview.
Try to speak to the camera rather than looking at the other person on the screen, yourself or at what's going on out the window!
If it was face to face, you'd probably bring along some talking points and examples, or perhaps you've thought of some questions? It could come in useful to make some prompts to help you and place them at eye level... noone will know they're there! Have everything easily accessible so you aren't clicking around for it. If you want to share anything digitally, just ask upfront if that will be possible based on the video conferencing software that will be used.
Often on camera there may be a slight delay, so its always good to wait a couple of seconds before responding, this should avoid any awkward ‘over talking’ situations.
It's important you're comfortable, however treat this how you would if you were coming to see us face to face.
A dress rehearsal even to test equipment, check any prompts are placed correctly and a quick Q&A session with a friend may allow you to see how it feels.
Ultimately, we want to see and hear the best version of YOU. Express yourself as you, as you would meeting face to face.
Good luck and please feel free to contact us before the interview if you have any questions.