Avoiding Video/Audio Recording Issues for Screenings - Recommendations

Avoiding Video/Audio Recording Issues for Screenings - Recommendations

Webcam and microphone quality vary per user, as does Internet connect speed. Read more about how candidates can test these prior to starting a screening.

Before a candidate begins a screening that includes a Record Video part or Play and Record Video part) we recommend testing their audio/video quality and Internet connection to ensure a smooth capture of their responses. Here's how to run these tests: 

 

To check video/audio quality - go to https://tokbox.com/developer/tools/precall/results. 

 

Click on this button:   


 

Once the test results are available, scroll down to the Connectivity to OpenTok Servers heading. All four options should have a green check mark. 



Next, scroll down to the Expected Call Quality Heading. The video and audio quality should be "(Excellent)" and the video and audio packet loss should be 0%. 



To check for Internet connection quality head to speedtest.net

 

Click on this button: 




After some time, results will display (example below). 




Re run the test a few more times by clicking on the "GO" button. Use the lowest speeds returned for each metric to compare to ideal speeds. For the screening, here are the ideal speeds: 

DOWNLOAD ðŸ”»5 or more Mbps
UPLOAD ðŸ”º3 or more Mbps

 

 If your audio/video quality and/or Internet connection speed does not meet the levels mentioned you may need to use another computer or move to a location that has a better Internet connection to take the screening. 


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