With the advent of video Skype and its ease of use and accessibility, more and more clients are using this as the media for a first interview. Skype is free and easy to download and with the high spec machines that most people have these days, it is not overly challenging to use. If you find this difficult – find the nearest teenager and they will sort you out very quickly!
Skype only works with a broadband connection and you will need a separate webcam (or use the one that is integrated on your laptop).
1. Download the software and create a user name – email this to your consultant or employer as to conduct the call, they need to “accept” you to conduct the call.
2. Test how Skype works on your computer – they make it easy to test both sound and video then have a test run with a friend.
3. Do all the normal research as you would for a physical interview, have something written nearby – this is one of the big advantages of the Skype interview – but don’t be too obvious.
4. Dress as though you are going out to an interview –hair, makeup, shaving, nails, clothes etc.
5. Put a note on your computer saying “Smile, you’re on camera” – to ensure you don’t forget yourself!
Skype interview are a great way for both clients and candidates to meet in a virtual space where the client is far afield or the candidate is. It makes everything move a lot quicker and needs to embraced not feared!
Skype only works with a broadband connection and you will need a separate webcam (or use the one that is integrated on your laptop).
1. Download the software and create a user name – email this to your consultant or employer as to conduct the call, they need to “accept” you to conduct the call.
2. Test how Skype works on your computer – they make it easy to test both sound and video then have a test run with a friend.
3. Do all the normal research as you would for a physical interview, have something written nearby – this is one of the big advantages of the Skype interview – but don’t be too obvious.
4. Dress as though you are going out to an interview –hair, makeup, shaving, nails, clothes etc.
5. Put a note on your computer saying “Smile, you’re on camera” – to ensure you don’t forget yourself!
Skype interview are a great way for both clients and candidates to meet in a virtual space where the client is far afield or the candidate is. It makes everything move a lot quicker and needs to embraced not feared!
