Have a Skype interview as the final interview in hiring process. I'm always super awkward on Skype and feel like I look weird on video. I hate it! Any advice to help me out? Much appreciated.

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Don't watch yourself on the screen, focus on the other person and actually having a conversation

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All good advice above. I’d also recommend not wearing pants

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Find something in your home to rest your computer on so that it is resting at a flattering angle. Test this out ahead of time and leave the computer alone while you are interviewing

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Lighting is really key, go to different rooms to see which is more flattering. Also agree with either lowering chair or raising computer to ensure most flattering angle. Lastly, I haven’t tried it yet, but a friend has - put a post it over your image to block it out, so you can concentrate on interviewer.

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Put a stick note on "your video" to prevent yourself from looking at yourself.

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Realize the other person probably hates Skype interviews too. Try be interactive and conversational

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Put the laptop on your right angle i.e. adjust the heigh as well adjust the lighting to look like your natural self

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Yup don’t look at yourself ; look at the other person only

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Look directly into the webcam, otherwise it will look like your eyes are wandering off even though you are looking at your interviewer(s).

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Thanks all - helps a lot definitely going to try the sticky note thing.

I also just practiced a LOT with the camera on to test how I was coming off. But all the tip above are the big ones

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