And yes, with the arrival of new technologies, original techniques have appeared for recruiters. It’s not uncommon these days to see a job interview offered over Skype! If the principle remains the same, conducting the interview online still requires some preparation and is still very serious. So here are some tips to be prepared for this somewhat confusing method:
1- Give it a try
to verify that your Skype account is working properly. Sound, image, everything must be functional at the risk of annoying your recruiter. And in fact, if you have to wait 10 minutes for your candidates to be ready for every interview you do, you can imagine the waste of time! It is also good to check your internet connection, if it is too slow, the interview will be difficult.
2- Check the audience of your profile .
This is the first option your employer will see before calling you, your profile picture and your contact details , so it’s best to always be up to date. As for humorous phrases… to avoid!
3- Background sound installation program .
And in fact, whether you are at home or elsewhere, it is important that the place you are in is clean and tidy. Even if you’re at home, a pile of dirty laundry laying around and in the background makes a bad first impression. Also, you have to think about adjusting the brightness and pay attention to the backlight and always illuminate your face.
4- Put on the headphones.
We don’t always choose where we are when we interview. If you are playing in a noisy place or where there are a lot of people, it is important to be able to isolate yourself and use headphones. This will allow you to hear the person speaking to you correctly.
5- Do not let yourself be interrupted.
Warn those around you how to prevent your little brother or dog from getting behind the camera, or your friends from ringing the doorbell!
6- Have an irreproachable dress code.
As for a physical job interview, it is advisable to have impeccable attire and not be careless because you are at home. The image you send is even more important since the recruiter does not see you in person and has to fully imagine you from what he sees.
7- Keep your documents in front of you, printed.
And in fact, it’s important not to strum on your computer while we’re talking to you, you can hear it and see it! Your CV, cover letter and job offer can help you, however don’t waste time searching, it’s also important to see your recruiter talk to you.
8- Inform from the beginning if the conversation “fails”.
Sometimes we can’t help it, the connection fails, in this case it’s better to tell your recruiter directly. Because if you constantly ask him to repeat you and he doesn’t know, he can pass for your inattention.
9- Do not talk to your recruiter at the same time.
There is some latency to be aware of with Skype.
10-Do not put the phone in airplane mode.
You may think you’re doing the right thing by turning off your phone when you’re expecting a Skype call from a computer recruiter and don’t want to be disturbed. However, if there is a problem (incorrect Skype address, inaccessible, connection problem…) the recruiter must be able to reach us by phone, otherwise the wait can be very long!
11. Last but essential point for a job interview via Skype or IRL, don’t forget to prepare your salary expectations . Calculate your gross annual salary before appointment ( see this tool ) because that’s what the recruiter will ask you. And, in fact, very few employers express themselves in take-home pay, so be careful not to convert it to gross pay.
With all of these tips, all you have to do is make sure, just like you would in a physical interview, that you keep your fingers crossed!
