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Hey y'all!
What do we think of setting up a make-shift studio for virtual interviews? I have never interviewed virtually before, but I would imagine that having a decent camera, lighting, background, etc. would be advantageous for an applicant interviewing this cycle (in the same way that proper attire and grooming is a must for "normal" interviews). Clearly, we want to make sure that we are working in a presentable space (no offensive posters on the wall or unmade bed in the shot), but I feel like someone with nice lighting/background and a clear microphone would be perceived better than someone with a grainy laptop camera and scratchy microphone. Anyone have any ideas for setups or inexpensive ways to improve the quality of a virtual interview? Would adcoms deem me borrowing a friend's nice recording microphone or getting a cheap studio light as trying too hard? I've been looking for tips online, and I'm curious to hear if anyone else has thought about this.
What do we think of setting up a make-shift studio for virtual interviews? I have never interviewed virtually before, but I would imagine that having a decent camera, lighting, background, etc. would be advantageous for an applicant interviewing this cycle (in the same way that proper attire and grooming is a must for "normal" interviews). Clearly, we want to make sure that we are working in a presentable space (no offensive posters on the wall or unmade bed in the shot), but I feel like someone with nice lighting/background and a clear microphone would be perceived better than someone with a grainy laptop camera and scratchy microphone. Anyone have any ideas for setups or inexpensive ways to improve the quality of a virtual interview? Would adcoms deem me borrowing a friend's nice recording microphone or getting a cheap studio light as trying too hard? I've been looking for tips online, and I'm curious to hear if anyone else has thought about this.
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