At Masterschool, where aspiring tech professionals are preparing for high-impact careers, students quickly learn how important it is to show up well, especially on camera. But looking polished and confident in a remote interview isn’t always easy.
The Challenges of Standing Out in Remote Interviews
Many students find themselves in poorly lit rooms with basic webcams that don’t do them justice. When you’re about to start your career, that’s more than just a tech issue it affects how you feel about yourself. Whether it’s an interview, a mentorship call, or a live presentation, bad lighting and awkward camera angles can make even the most qualified candidates seem hesitant or disconnected.
This is the best thing I have ever got for my career starting soon. I have no natural light in my room and need something to stand out in interviews. Light is great, camera HD is perfect.
Data Analyst Fellow, Masterschool
Why Eye Contact Matters for Emerging Professionals
Confidence isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how you’re seen. In a remote interview, eye contact helps you come across as present, confident, and trustworthy. And for someone just starting out, those small details can make a big difference. With the iContact Camera Pro, students are finally able to meet their interviewers at eye level, even in rooms without natural light. The result? Clearer communication, stronger connection, and a noticeable boost in confidence from day one. Eye contact helps candidates feel more grounded and appear more engaged, making a real difference in how they’re perceived.
Eye contact improves task performance by up to 39% and boosts recall by 23%.
A Simple Way to Show Up with Confidence
Starting a career in tech is exciting but nerve-wracking, especially when every opportunity begins on camera. For many Masterschool students, the iContact Camera Pro made a real difference. No tricky setup, no extra software, just great lighting, sharp video, and eye contact that actually feels natural. It took the pressure off and let them focus on being themselves. In a world where how you show up matters, this small tool gave them a big boost.
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