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Online Oxbridge Interview Tips We've teamed up with the amazing @aimcambridge, @headupuk and The 93% Club Cambridge to make some top tips for applicants with online interviews.
Go to the bottom of the thread for: tech tips video & template letter if you need it!
Try and find a clear backgrounds somewhere with a good internet connection.
If you're worried about having a quiet place with good connection, ask your school if you can do your interview there.
If you're worried about having a quiet place with good connection, ask your school if you can do your interview there.
Let your college know of any additional requirements ASAP.
Eg: if you have been asked to use a touch screen tablet but don't have access to one, tell your college and they will make other arrangements.
This will not disadvantage your application!
Eg: if you have been asked to use a touch screen tablet but don't have access to one, tell your college and they will make other arrangements.
This will not disadvantage your application!
Don't be tempted to bring a lot of notes.
You want to be looking at your webcam to the interviewer, not down at your notes (or at yourself in the bottom of the screen!)
You want to be looking at your webcam to the interviewer, not down at your notes (or at yourself in the bottom of the screen!)
Have somebody to help you practice.
You want to come across as natural as possible - having somebody test you can help you to feel more relaxed!
Even just chatting ideas through with a friend (or any family members or teachers) is a great idea!
You want to come across as natural as possible - having somebody test you can help you to feel more relaxed!
Even just chatting ideas through with a friend (or any family members or teachers) is a great idea!
Video on tech tips for online interviews:
Email template if you need to change your interview arrangements: https://docs.google.com/.../1hrWPjIIm67QaJrlp.../mobilebasic
