> The camera and microphone in your laptop are sufficient. The mic _might_ be sufficient, but if you don't have at least headphones you run a high risk of feed

> The camera and microphone in your laptop are sufficient. The mic _might_ be sufficient, but if you don't have at least headphones you run a high risk of feedback, where the laptop mic picks up the output from the speakers when other people are talking. I personally find this extremely annoying and so the first thing I invest in for my teleconferencing setup is always a headset with a mic on it. The mic on the headset is always much better in my experience and it allows you to avoid external noises such as keys clicking when you type. Wanna make notes on the call? I hope you have a headset mic. > make sure the room behind you is tidy. > Pay attention to clothes and grooming. I really couldn't care, my whole house is a mess. Also I have a big bushy neckbeard and I refuse to iron shirts because I think it's a waste of time, particularly if I'm working from home in a non-customer-facing role. These items are more of a signal about cultural expectations: if your company values these things, that's fine, but I'm probably not going to want to work there. A more important signal for me is if you have an appropriate space to do your job should you pass the interview and be hired. Everyone has their own ideal setup, but knowing that a candidate has a place that they will be truly comfortable in --- somewhere they can focus, with a comfortable or ergonomic chair --- is important, because it's low on the hierarchy of needs for doing your job well. I would hate to work sat in the kitchen in an uncomfortable dining chair, table too high for my arms and too low for the screen on my laptop, so my neck and arms are bent, constant distractions with people around me. I could not work effectively in that environment.