Video Interview Tips & Best Practices

Video Interview Tips: Ace Virtual Interviews in 2026

86% of first-round interviews are now conducted via video according to LinkedIn's 2025 data. Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams are the top three platforms. Technical setup and virtual presence are as important as your answers.

The three factors that most affect video interview outcomes: stable internet connection (eliminates 90% of technical issues), proper lighting (front-facing natural or ring light), and camera at eye level (conveys confidence).

Technical Setup Checklist

• Internet — Wired ethernet or 5GHz WiFi. Test speed: 10+ Mbps upload
• Camera — External webcam at eye level, or elevate laptop
• Audio — Headset with microphone for clear audio. Test in the meeting platform
• Background — Clean, neutral. Avoid virtual backgrounds that glitch
• Lighting — Ring light or window in front of you (not behind)
• Platform — Set up AissenceAI for Zoom or your specific platform

During the Video Interview

• Look at the camera lens, not the screen, for eye contact
• Use NVIDIA Broadcast for AI eye contact correction
• Close all unnecessary tabs and notifications
• Have AissenceAI running in stealth overlay mode — invisible to screen sharing

See also: body language guide, remote interview tips.