The Camera-On Advantage: A Recruiter's Observation
The Camera-On Advantage: A Recruiter's Observation By Shrishty Sharma Group HR Head & Talent Acquisition Specialist What I've Noticed As a recruiter conducting virtual interviews, I've observed something interesting: Candidates who keep their Cameras on consistently create stronger impressions. This isn't about judging anyone's Quality, candidature or setup—it's about the impact that simple choice makes. Real Examples from Recent Interviews Example 1: Marketing Associate Position Priya (Camera On) Simple setup, nothing fancy I could see her enthusiasm, expressions, body language Conversation felt natural and engaging Result: Got the offer, now exceeding targets with same professionalism shown in interview Rahul (Camera Off) Similar Qualifications on paper Cited internet issues I was talking to a profile picture—couldn't gauge reactions or engagement Felt one-sided, like an interrogation Result: Didn't get selected Example 2: Fin-tech Intern Ad...
