Don’t Do These Three Things During Your On-Camera Interview

Feeling a little nervous about your on-camera interview?

That’s okay!

These feelings are only natural, and we’re here to help you prepare by diving into three things you’ll want to avoid doing during your shoot.

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, anyways, 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 surely 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 onto 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’s going to show through in 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. If you want to say yes to the dress, wear one that’s loose and comfy instead of tight and restricting. Try wearing a nice button down or a company T-shirt in place of a three-piece suit.

Just make sure that whatever you wear doesn’t have any 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’re going to teach you how to sound the best.

Tip #3: Don’t Sound Too Rehearsed

It’s true that practice makes perfect — but remember that since interviews are really just a casual conversation between two parties, you don’t want to come off as too perfect by sounding robotic or rehearsed.

If you’re feeling super nervous, it’s okay to ask for the interview questions beforehand and try out your responses in front of the mirror or a friend, but 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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