Skype interviews are becoming more and more prevalent as of
recently. They are halfway between a face to face interview and a phone
interview, so it’s understandable to have questions about them. Many often
wonder how they should dress or if they should look at the interviewer on the
screen or the camera that is recording them to give the impression of eye
contact.
Don’t try to get too comfortable just because you are in
your own home. Since the Interviewer can actually see you during the interview,
you should dress as you would for a face to face interview. You still want to
present yourself as professionally as possible.
Make sure you are mindful of your background. The focus of
the interview should be on you, so having things like a television on or children
running around can be distracting for the interview. Remember to also make sure
the interviewer can see you, if you have a bright light or a window in the
background, you end up looking like a dark blob.
In a normal interview, eye contact is very important, so it
is important to give the interviewer the impression of eye contact. This means
looking at the camera rather than the screen. It may seem awkward, but the
interviewer won’t be able to tell the difference.
Electronic interviews are rapidly becoming the standard for
first time interviews. Polishing up your
presence on camera not only helps you land that job, but also gives you
confidence in making presentations.
These skills are highly desirable, regardless of if you are working in a
lab or customer facing.
If you have any questions, or want more information regarding electronic interviews, please contact Connor | Caitlin
Talent Solutions.
www.connorcaitlin.com
