New Job Interview Twist – Executive Candidates Now Being Interviewed Via Skype Video
By Jane Trevaskis
As technology improves and many new computers come with built in webcams, utilizing Skype Video in the hiring process is increasing at a starteling rate. Many of the techniques that result in an effective telephone intereview also apply to an interview via Skype — with, of course, the addition that the interviewer can see you. It actually has qualities of both a telephone interview and an in-person interview so techniques from each apply.
While a phone interview might easily be a screening interview, it is unlikely that you will be Skyped for a screening interview. And this will also probably not be the final interview — unless distance is an issue or the company does a large percentage of its business virtually.
In many ways you need to treat the Skype interview the same as you would an in-person interview. Dress as if you are going to their office, watch that your gestures stay within the “strike” zone, and check out the impression that might be created by anything else within camera view. You certainly don’t want to appear on their screen with something strange giving the illusion it is coming out of the top of your head. If your background is dark, be sure to wear light color and vice versa so you don’t just blend into the background. And keep in mind that Skype also picks up sound as well as video — so put screaming kids or barking animals in another room.
Try getting used to the way you appear on camera in advance of the interview. A good idea would be to practice with a friend who also has a webcam. (By the way, Skype is available as a free service.)
The Skype interview does give you a chance to share some of your portfolio items without lugging them around. And both you and the interviewer will probably feel as if you know each other by the end of the interview.
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