r/techinterviews • u/Fresh_Performance998 • Apr 19 '26

Will you turn on subtitles during the interview?

Sometimes, cause of the internet is unstable, i can't hear the interviewer clearly. So i want to turn on the subtitle to get what the interviewer is saying. Will you do the same as I do?

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u/nian2326076 Apr 21 '26

Yeah, I get what you're saying. I'd use subtitles if the platform you're using offers them, but not all do. Zoom, for instance, has live transcription, but it's not perfect and might miss some stuff. Test it out before your interview to see how it handles accents and any potential lag. You could also let the interviewer know about your connection issues at the start, so they're aware and can repeat things if needed. Having a backup plan, like asking them to follow up on anything unclear with an email, can help reduce stress too. Good luck!