As technology continues to advance at a wildly rapid speed, it seems only natural for commonplace events to adapt to the changes as well. Over the past year, an increasing number of face-to-face interviews have been replaced with video-conferencing programs like Skype. While this new form of interviewing is certainly convenient, it presents an entirely new set of rules for the hiring process.
This week, we’ll be breaking down the do’s and dont’s of Skype interviewing with a few key tips on how to dress, speak, and communicate your career interests using this unfamiliar interface. Aside from etiquette, we’ll also be describing Skype’s benefits and drawbacks as an interviewing medium.
So, if you’re feeling nervous about an upcoming interview via Skype, just relax. Sure, you won’t be sitting in the same room as your potential employer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make a great first impression!
Now that we’ve introduced the concept of Skype interviewing, it’s time to find out your opinion. Do you think video conferencing is an effective way to hold an interview?
