Do you have a Skype interview coming up? In a previous blog post, we went into great detail about how to prepare for a Skype interview. Now, here is a quick video with some tips on how to look your best on interview day. Don't have time to watch the video? Check out the pre-interview checklist here as well as these four key tips on how to look and sound your best.
- Find a quiet place with no distracting sounds. Turn off your phone ringer. Mute the TV. This can be hard to do if you are interviewing at home with kids or pets running around, but it is imperative to plan accordingly for uninterrupted interview time. Make sure you also keep other programs closed on your desktop that might ding alerts about calendar reminders or emails.
- Locate a good background and keep the camera at eye level and an arm’s length away. Think about your surroundings and what will be visible on the screen. It is best to be positioned in front of a wall free of clutter or personal items.
- Good lighting is imperative. Make sure your lighting is aimed at you and not behind you; otherwise you will appear as simply a silhouette.
- Make sure YOU look good. Convey the right first impression and dress as you would for an in-person interview. Even if that means a blouse and blazer on top and pajamas on the bottom.
Do you have other suggestions from your own experience? Let us know with a comment below.
