By Mike Simpson Prepping for the traditional job interview usually requires some pretty routine steps; make sure you've done your research, print out and bring along several clean copies of your resume, plan out your interview wardrobe, practice answering interview questions, and always bring along a pack of breath mints. But in today's increasingly technological world, the traditional interview is being replaced with Skype interviews. A Skype interview, otherwise known as a video interview, is one in which the entire interview is conducted via video chat on your computer. As technology continues to advance, more and more interviewers are turning to Skype and video interviews as a way to connect with potential hires. Not only is it a great way to interview people who would otherwise have to travel, but it's also an opportunity interviewers to get a better sense of who you are, something a traditional phone conversation might not necessarily allow. A video interview can be both a blessing and a curse to job seekers.
5. Use your desktop or laptop computer, not your cellphone If at all possible, try to avoid using your mobile phone to conduct the video interview. Desktops and laptop computers generally have superior audio and camera capabilities compared to a cellphone. IF YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR PHONE (we know, sometimes it's unavoidable) make sure you have it on a solid, steady surface. DO NOT GO HANDHELD! Putting It All Together By following our handy-dandy list of what not to do and more importantly what to do, you're ready to knock your Skype or video interview out of the park. Just remember to always be professional, be prepared and be the perfect candidate. Good luck! Co-Founder and CEO of Mike is a job interview and career expert and the head writer at His advice and insights have been shared and featured by publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC and more as well as educational institutions such as the University of Michigan, Penn State, Northeastern and others. Learn more about The Interview Guys on our About Us page.
3. Natural Eye Contact Try to maintain eye contact with the camera as much as possible. While it might be tempting to watch what your interviewer is doing (if it's a two-way video conference) or even yourself in the monitor instead, doing so will result in your interviewer seeing nothing but you looking off to the side. By looking straight at the camera, it gives the illusion that you are making eye contact with the interviewer. This doesn't mean stare at it unblinkingly, however! Keep your eye contact don't forget to blink! (A side note…there is always the possibility your interview might be a one-sided video interview which means the camera is on for you but off for your interviewer. Even if you are faced with a blank or black screen, assume they can see you just fine. ) 4. Smile! Along with natural eye contact, try keeping your expression pleasant and engaged. Not only will it help convey a sense of confidence to your interviewer, but it's been scientifically proven that smiling can help reduce stress…always a good thing during an interview.
Set yourself up in an area with good light and a pleasing background. Try to avoid a plain or white background as well as any backgrounds with busy patterns. A home office is always your best bet. 5. Not being focused Because you're doing your video interview from home, there's always the possibility that you won't be alone while you shoot it. If possible, do your interview in a room where you can shut the door and block out outside noises including children, televisions in the background, or your rump scooting dog. Try to avoid doing your interview in a busy location like a coffee shop or a café. Above all, make sure you're paying attention. An interviewer is going to know the difference between a potential hire who is 100% focused on the conversation and one who is surfing the internet or playing 'Solitaire' at the same time. Top 5 Skype Interview Tips Now that we've covered what not to do, let's focus on what you need to do to knock your Skype interview out of the park. 1. Be Technically Prepared Find out ahead of time what video conferencing platform the interview will be conducted on.
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Always do a test run at least 24 hours ahead of time so you've got an opportunity to fix any issues that might arise…and that means making sure the person on the other end of the call can hear and see you. 3. Not setting your camera's viewing angle Speaking of seeing you, make sure the angle the interviewer is seeing you from is a flattering one. Raise your camera up to a level where you're looking straight at it, not down at it. This will help to give you a more natural look as well as avoid the dreaded "booger" shot. 4. Not being aware of your background Because this is a video interview, your hiring manager is going to be focused entirely on the screen in front of them. Ideally you'd like that focus to be on you…not on the mountain of dirty laundry you have piled up on your kitchen table or the six overflowing garbage bags from the party last weekend that you forgot to take out. Or worse, your dog, gleefully scooting his hind end across your carpet. Make sure that you're not only presenting yourself as a professional, but that you're doing it in an environment that reflects that.
Infographic: How to Dress for an Interview If you are at a loss as to what you are supposed to wear to your interview for a potential interview or job, you should check out this handy infographic put together by the Career Services Team at Rasmussen College. It is a given that first impressions are incredibly important when you are interviewing anywhere -- it may be a cliche, but you've really gotta dress for success! FYI: a character tie is a super bad idea, even if your interviewer finds it funny. Just saying. Infographic courtesy…
On one hand, you're able to conduct the interview from the comfort of your own home. That means you have all the time in the world leading up to the interview to get ready without having to worry about things like travel time and traffic, or getting lost on your way to an unfamiliar location. On the other hand, make no mistake, this is a job interview …and not treating it with the same professionalism you would with any other interview is the fastest way to tank your chances with a potential employer, which leads us to our next section – Common Skype Interview Mistakes 1. Being too casual Just because you're doing the interview from the comfort of your home doesn't mean you get to stay…comfortable. Treat this exactly like you would any other interview, and that includes making sure you're dressed professionally from head to toe. 2. Not doing a trial run before the actual interview There's nothing worse than firing up your laptop for a video interview and finding out your audio isn't working, or your camera isn't functioning, or your computer needs to update some driver before it'll allow the program to run.
It won't be publicly available for another week, and will probably have to go through a few updates before even early adopters are fully happy with it, but plenty of technology commentators already believe Siri has the potential to be industry changing. Jobs was already hinting at Apple's plans for Siri last year. During an All Things D interview with the Apple co-founder, writer Walt Mossenberg asked about Siri and whether Apple wanted to get into the search space. "[Siri is] not a search company, " Jobs replied. "They're an A. I. company. We have no plans to go into the search business. We don't care about it. Other people do it well. " It turned out, Siri wasn't just about searching the internet by voice, but organizing our daily lives in a more automated way. Mobile phone executive Frank Meehan works for Horizons Ventures, which was an investor in Siri when Apple bought the company on April 28 last year. He says Jobs already believed back then, in the spring of 2010, that the A. technology found in Siri would be the backbone of the next generation of the web.
There are lots of options these days including Skype, Face Time, and Google Hangouts to name a few. Make sure you have the right software installed a minimum of 24 hours ahead of time and that everything is running the way it should be. You should also find out exactly who will be calling who and at exactly what time for the interview. The last thing you want to do is be waiting for a call and find out an hour later that you were supposed to be the one doing the calling in. 2. Dress to Impress We already discussed making sure you're dressed appropriately for your interview, but for this tip, we're going to take it a few steps further. Because this is a video interview, you need to make sure you're dressing in video friendly clothing. Try to avoid stripes, especially narrow and close together stripes. On camera, they can create a zigzag pattern that is distracting. The same thing goes for very bright colors. Try to choose shades that are neutral or pale. Bright reds, oranges and whites can 'blow out' on camera.