Tips for looking your best on camera in Kira

When completing your assessment or interview in Kira, you want your environment to reflect how prepared you are. Below are tips for setting up your lighting, background, and camera. Keep in mind that the content of your responses is what matters most to the admissions team.

Lighting tips for your Kira video

Choose a well-lit environment. Natural light is preferable. Position the light source in front of you so the admissions team can see your face clearly. Avoid having a bright light source such as a window directly behind you, as this can cause your face to appear dark or silhouetted on camera.

Choosing a background for your Kira video

Consider how your background will appear on video. A plain wall or simple, uncluttered background is typically best. Try to avoid featuring distracting elements like an unmade bed, cluttered shelves, or a window with passing traffic behind you.

Camera positioning and framing

Center yourself in front of the camera with your face and shoulders visible. Position your camera and screen at a comfortable distance and angle where you can read the screen just below eye level.

Looking into the camera during your responses

While recording or speaking in Kira, try to look into the camera rather than watching yourself on the screen. The admissions or hiring team will appreciate this because it creates the effect of eye contact, making your responses more engaging.

Using practice questions to check your setup

During the practice questions in Kira, you can replay your recorded responses to check your lighting, background, camera framing, and audio quality before you begin the real assessment. This is the best time to make adjustments to your setup.

Note: You can only replay your responses during practice questions. Once you submit your responses to real assessment questions, you will not be able to review or redo them.