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Joining a Live Interview as a Research Respondent

So, you're joining a live conversation? Love it. Here's how to jump into a Bello session like a pro—zero tech stress, all smooth vibes.

Hardik Aswani avatar
Written by Hardik Aswani
Updated over 7 months ago

If you’re selected for a live interview (yay, go you!), we’ll shoot you an email from noreply@letsbello.com or your recruiter. That email’s got your golden ticket: date, time, link, and what to do before the big moment.

Quick Setup Checklist

Before you join us live, do a quick ATC (Audio/Tech/Camera) check. Trust us—it saves drama later.

What you need:

  • A browser that behaves: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.

  • A headset with a mic (no echo, no drama).

  • Strong internet, no freeloading tabs hogging bandwidth.

  • A quiet-ish spot with good lighting (or blur your background—more on that below).


Joining from Desktop

Show up 15 minutes early—yes, really. If there's a support agent on the session, they'll help make sure your audio/video/sanity are all working great.

  1. Click the link that ends in /d from your invite.

  2. Pop in your name and email.

  3. Give permission to your camera and mic (no permission = no interview).

  4. Choose your audio/video setup.

  5. Boom—you’re in the waiting room.

Hang tight in the waiting room. When we’re ready, we’ll let you in. (Camera turns on when you enter, so… be ready-ish.) If someone pings you, you’ll see a chat in the top-right corner.

🎯 Heads up: If screen sharing is needed, and you’re on mobile, we’ll prompt you to grab the Bello app.


Joining from Mobile

Mobile’s cool—just a few quirks to keep in mind.

  1. Click your session link.

  2. Fill out the "Welcome to Interview" screen with your name/email/optional phone.

  3. Hit Continue = you're cool with our Privacy Policy + Terms.

  4. Allow camera + mic access.

  5. We’ll run a quick tech check (takes like 10 seconds).

  6. You’ll land in the waiting room and can chat with us from there if needed.

Note: Mobile screen sharing = not a thing. Desktop-only for that magic.


Wrong Camera? No Biggie

Got more than one camera? Sometimes your browser picks the wrong one (classic). When joining:

  • Look for the dropdown in Device Settings and pick the right one.

  • Already in the room? Click the gear icon ⚙️, switch it there.

  • Might need to refresh after switching—don’t worry, we’ll still be here.


Pro Tips for a Smooth Interview

  • Use the same device and setup you used during tech check.

  • Restart your computer before joining to shut down bandwidth hogs.

  • Use Chrome (preferred), and COPY/PASTE the link from your email.

  • Show up 15 minutes early or follow recruiter timing.

  • Use a headset with a mic. Your AirPods don’t count unless they work reliably.

  • Close everything else—apps, tabs, background downloads.

  • Kick freeloaders off your Wi-Fi (looking at you, Netflix streamers).

  • No streaming, no downloading, no distractions.

At Bello, we’re all about keeping research human, real, and easy. If anything’s acting up or you’re not sure what to do—just reach out. We got you.

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