Three Underrated Things That Make Video Interviews Harder
Eye contact, audio, and silence—these three small things are amplified on video. Fix them and your scores jump.
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What this article covers:
- Eye contact: position the video window directly under your camera
- Audio: a basic wired headset beats most laptop mics
- Silence: narrate your pauses so they don't get misread
- Three hidden advantages of video interviews you can use
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