A perfect video interview location in your home should be one without distraction.
Try one of the Zoom virtual backgrounds like a clean office space or wall of books.
– See how you look (hair, outfit, lighting) – Test your sound (make sure to decrease echoes in the room – See how your video interview background is working out
The reason for really being picky about WiFi is that video takes a lot of bandwidth and if your internet is a dab less than stellar, your interview may have lag or a delay, or you may even appear blurry.
Consider that what to wear to a remote interview depends on the industry. The “video interview dress code” will vary, whether you’re interviewing at a chilled-out tech startup or an international bank.
If you’ve been speaking with a recruiter up until this point, the recruiter will likely provide the name of your remote video interviewer, and his or her LinkedIn.