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Alright #medtwitter #medstudenttwitter #medEd, virtual interviews INCOMING so lets review Chief tips to look your best on interview day. @InternalMed_Res @LukewebsterMd @photon_ick @DirkGainesMD @AnandJag1 @LizzyHastie @DocScribbles
1. Camera position: Ensure your 
is at eye level! Use a desktop or place your laptop on a box for a better angle. This helps create the perception of better 
contact with the interviewer and is more flattering for your 
!
is at eye level! Use a desktop or place your laptop on a box for a better angle. This helps create the perception of better contact with the interviewer and is more flattering for your !
2.Step one, 
! Now on to lighting 
! As you can see, I look very washed out in the last photo
.Try to sit facing a window for natural light 
, use a ring light, or place a lamp on either side of your computer! Get creative!
! Now on to lighting ! As you can see, I look very washed out in the last photo.Try to sit facing a window for natural light , use a ring light, or place a lamp on either side of your computer! Get creative!
3. Background: Use a neutral background so that your interviewer is not distracted . Make sure no family or 
are visible in the back of your frame. If you arenât able to sit near a wall, try a virtual background!
. Make sure no family or are visible in the back of your frame. If you arenât able to sit near a wall, try a virtual background!
4. Cords: Last thing you want is for your computer to die
or wifi to fail in the middle of an interview. Always connect your power cord and try to connect to ethernet if possible!
or wifi to fail in the middle of an interview. Always connect your power cord and try to connect to ethernet if possible!
5. Practice, practice, practice! Make sure to have a practice interview to ensure you are comfortable with this virtual format! Always look at the camera when responding to questions to promote eye contact with the interviewer.
6.Putting all together: Now that you have your station set up in a 
space, your camera at level, and your lighting, you are all set! This is how our UCSD interview station looks as an example. Play around with your setup and make it personal!
space, your camera at level, and your lighting, you are all set! This is how our UCSD interview station looks as an example. Play around with your setup and make it personal!
7. Now, go Rock those Interviews!
