What Not to Do in an On-Camera Interview: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

Feeling nervous about your on-camera interview? You’re not alone! Feeling anxious is natural, but the key to success is preparation. To help you feel more confident, let’s review three common mistakes you’ll want to avoid during your shoot.

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Tip #1: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

While everybody makes mistakes, it’s important to remember that any mistakes you make won’t make it into the final product.

Your videographer will shoot multiple takes, anyway, and your viewers won’t know it took you a few tries before you got your point across — they’ll only see the best parts of your interview, of which there will undoubtedly be many.

With that being said, you’ll want to minimize the potential for messing up a shot where your words flowed beautifully and naturally, so do your best not to fidget, move around in your chair, or touch your face or hair too much.

Now that you’re ready to let all those little mistakes roll right off your shoulders let’s move on to what you should prepare to wear.

Tip #2: Don’t Wear Anything Uncomfortable

You’ll likely be on camera for a few hours, so you don’t want to wear anything that doesn’t fit or feel right. If you do, it will show through your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Comfort is key! By wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident, you’ll prime yourself for appearing that way on camera.

Swap the stilettos for shoes with more support. Wear loose and comfy instead of tight and restricting if you want to say yes to the dress. Wear a nice button-down or a company T-shirt instead of a three-piece suit.

Make sure that whatever you wear has no busy patterns, slogans, or writing, as these can appear blurry on screen and distract your viewers.

Now that you’re dressed and de-stressed, we will teach you how to sound the best.

Tip #3: Don’t Sound Too Rehearsed

Practice makes perfect — but remember that since interviews are just a casual conversation between two parties, you don’t want to appear too perfect by sounding robotic or rehearsed.

If you’re feeling super nervous, it’s okay to ask the interview questions beforehand and try out your responses in front of the mirror or a friend. However, do your best to speak informally and naturally in your replies. Preparation shouldn’t be about memorization; it should instead be about getting yourself comfortable speaking about yourself and your work.

If you do all these things, you’ll be more than ready to give an on-camera interview that’s authentic to you, your company, and your audience.

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