You have selected clothing that will look nice on-camera, reviewed your talking points, and plan to ignore the camera. Congratulations, you are on-camera prep work is complete. It is now time to head to the studio and shine. Speaking of which, plan to be at the interview location at least 30 minutes in advance. If you are stressed, sweating, or frazzled, it will show on-camera.

When appearing on-camera, you will either stand or sit. Most local television stations have sets that offer both options. You can ask the producer ahead of time what to expect, or, sometimes, you can tell them your preference. Tips for both situations:

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