Your physical presence remains the most influential factor in building trust through a screen. In our previous post, we discussed how to prepare your physical space and research your interviewer. 

You can read part 1 here to ensure your foundation is solid before moving forward.

Projecting confidence requires intentional body language and a proactive approach to technical glitches. These insights come from two decades of observing how candidates handle the pressure of a live video feed.

How to communicate confidence on video

Projecting confidence through a screen requires intentional body language and a proactive approach to technical preparation.

^{Maintain eye contact}

• Look directly into the camera lens when speaking
• Simulate natural eye contact by avoiding the screen
• Stop watching your own video feed during the conversation
• Place your digital or physical notes near the camera lens if needed

^{Control your pace}

• Speak slightly slower than your normal conversational rate
• Pause intentionally between your main points
• Accept that silence feels longer on video but improves clarity
• Allow extra time for audio delays before responding

^{Use natural gestures}

• Use hand gestures within the camera frame
• Keep your movements controlled and purposeful
• Add energy to your delivery without causing visual distraction
• Position yourself far enough back so your gestures are visible

^{Show engagement}

• Nod while the interviewer is speaking to show you are following
• Smile when appropriate to build rapport
• Respond verbally to confirm your understanding
• Use active listening cues to replace traditional in-person signals

Handling technical issues during the interview

A calm and prepared response to technical glitches demonstrates your resilience and digital literacy.

^{What to do if audio fails}

• Stay calm and composed
• Use the in-app chat to explain the technical issue
• Attempt to reconnect to the meeting quickly
• Apologize once for the interruption and move on with the interview

^{What to do if video freezes}

• Turn off your video feed temporarily to save bandwidth
• Continue speaking if the audio is still functioning
• Ask the interviewer if they can still hear you clearly
• Adjust your settings or refresh the connection if needed

^{Have backup options ready}

• Keep the meeting link open on your mobile phone as a secondary device
• Share your phone number in advance for an emergency callback
• Treat technical preparation as a demonstration of your professionalism

Final thoughts

Video presence and technical resilience are skills you can master with practice. When you control your pace and prepare for glitches, you remove distractions and allow your expertise to take center stage.

Look out for our next post in this series where we will discuss how to answer common remote interview questions and prove your productivity.

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