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|title=Five Tips For Maintaining a Strong Videoconference Presence
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'''Computing Power (Bandwidth & Battery):''' We once interviewed a Fellow whose connection dropped three times as he wandered the halls of his institution looking for a decent signal. Don't let that be you.<br>Here are a few other tips:
:* Video-conferencing requires a strong and reliable high-speed, Internet broadband connection. You may use a laptop, desktop or smartphone with our videoconferencing software, BlueJeans.
:* Make sure your laptop or tablet is fully charged. Also make sure you have your charger handy and are near an outlet just in case. Blue jeans uses a lot of battery power to run both audio and video signals.
:* Candidates are sometimes asked to present materials and share their computer desktop screens. In that instance, be mindful not to have 30 windows open which make it difficult to find and share your materials.<br><br>'''Audio Echos, Background Noise and Feedback:''' Good audio is perhaps the second most important aspect of a successful videoconference.<br><br>Here are a few other tips:
:* Find a quiet room, where you can speak out loud and without interruption.
:* Wear headphones! The audio in your room can create an echo, so it's best if you use a pair of headphones that have an audio input close to your mouth. Using ipod earbuds, for example, that do not have an audio input will default to using your computer's audio input… which can cause reverb in your room. If you are wearing earbuds, but still hear an echo… ask the people you are talking with to wear a headset with similar audio input.