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Many students have experience with real-time communication, whether through joining a Google Hangout with friends or using Skype during an internship interview. Real-time communication is also highly important in today’s workforce, and employers may expect you to know how to give an effective mediated speech.

Although many of the previous suggestions about delivery mechanics apply here as well, there are some additional tips and suggestions unique to real-time technology, including practicing with your equipment to make sure it works, selecting a robust Internet connection, using group chat/video and screen sharing, creating opportunities for audience interaction, and soliciting feedback through an alternative media form.