How Should You Dress for Video Job Interviews?

Video job interviews were becoming a standard part of the hiring process over the last few years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, they have been the exclusive job interview format, so it’s a good idea for candidates to familiarize themselves with them so they can be adequately prepared.  

Those people who say, “Looks aren’t everything” might be right in most cases. But in a job interview, you want to be sure to look your best. The problem with a video interview is that no matter who you are and how good you look in person, there is a good chance you won’t look as good on a webcam.   

That being the case, you need to do everything possible to present the best “you” to the hiring manager or interviewer. Here are a few suggestions on what to wear, along with tips on body language. Good luck with your big moment in front of the camera!  

What should you wear for a video interview?  

You should dress professionally for any job interview, and that includes a video interview. You can research the company to find out its culture. Then you will have an idea of what is appropriate dress.  

• Even though the interviewer will probably only see your upper half, dress professionally from head to toes. You won’t feel and act like a top candidate by wearing a blouse—or shirt and tie—on your upper half and ripped cargo shorts with bare feet below! 
• If you want to look your best on camera, stay away from bright colors and patterns. Stick with softer colors instead. If you choose to wear a tie, wear a solid color. And if you wear glasses, adjust the lighting to reduce glare from the lenses. 
• Many candidates pick white clothing, thinking it looks clean and respectable. And while that might work well for an in-person interview, it isn’t the best choice for the camera. White clothing looks much brighter on the webcam, and it tends to overpower your face. Solid, darker colors are a better choice. 
• Stay away from too much or flashy jewelry that catches the light on camera. It can be distracting, so a minimum amount works better. 
• Make sure the light is facing you and not behind you. When the light hits a webcam, it will compensate by going dark, and you’ll look like a shadow.  
• Position yourself in the center of the webcam with your head, neck, and shoulders showing. Be aware of your posture. Slouching gives the impression of being timid or not interested, and you don’t want the interviewer or hiring manager to think either of those things about you. 
• Avoid the tendency to look directly at your interviewer on the screen when you’re answering a question. Instead, look at the webcam, which will align your eyes with the interviewer’s eyes on the other end.  

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