Live interview copilots depend on clean audio from both you and the interviewer. A few minutes of setup before the call prevents missed questions and bad transcripts.
Microphone and speakers
- Use the same headset or mic you tested in a dry run — avoid switching devices on interview day.
- Set system default input/output explicitly; do not rely on auto-switching between AirPods and laptop mic.
- Mute notifications and close tabs that play audio during the session.
Capturing interviewer audio
For copilots that transcribe the full conversation, configure system or loopback capture according to your platform permissions. On macOS, grant microphone and screen recording access if required by your audio routing setup. Verify both sides of the conversation appear in a short test recording before the real interview.
Platform-specific tips
- Zoom — confirm speaker and mic in Settings → Audio; use computer audio for phone bridge participants.
- Google Meet — check browser mic permissions; prefer Chrome if your capture stack is browser-based.
- Microsoft Teams — run the device test call; watch for Teams overriding default devices after updates.
Window layout
Place the interview window and copilot overlay where you can glance without breaking eye contact on camera. Practice once with screen share if the round includes coding — know which monitor will be visible to the interviewer.