Features Skype Online interview
Increasingly, companies have begun to put into practice the interview online via Skype Online. Recruiting agency "Career Academy" is no exception.
"Among our partners and customers, many companies from other regions: Kazan, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Usinsk, Syktyvkar, Perm and others. We have successfully deleted organize interviews with candidates on Drugs Skype. Just turn to us job seekers from all over Russia. And here we are conducting is also effective online negotiations "
Online interview - one of the ways of selecting candidates for the post. Today we will talk about the benefits and challenges of this type of interview, as well as give some tips on how to prepare for the online interview with the employer.
Usually an interview on Skype Online applicable in cases where the employee is interviewed for a position at branches located in remote regions. As well it is convenient when the worker is busy on previous work or currently lives remotely from the location of the office. The second and subsequent interviews are usually conducted in person. It is natural that the first stage of the interview implies a superficial questions, answers to which give the potential employer an idea of whether you qualify for the position on the main search criteria.
Often remote interviews with candidates for the position offered to employers - it's just a convenient supplement to the summary. Many not only communicate with potential employees via Skype Online, but also use the program to improve the appearance of facial expressions a person on the other side of the screen, as well as special programs designed for video recording of what is happening on the screen. Thus, your candidacy will be able to see a whole group of managers. (Marinajob.com)
The advantages of such an interview is:
Saves a significant portion of your time, money and effort. In the event that you do not like, or she did not show further interest in your candidacy, you almost have nothing to lose. It is also obvious savings for the employer.
Compared with conventional interview, many people this form of interview is perceived as less stressful - a quiet home environment, fewer distractions
In some professions online interview shows how confident the applicant holds the camera. If the work is connected with the media, as well as public speaking, the interview on Skype - it's a great opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate their skills with confidence.
In addition to the pros, online interview has some drawbacks:
Interfering with the transmission of audio and video streams, prevent objectively evaluate a person.
In normal interviews you have the opportunity to learn more about the company. You see what kind of people work there, how to construct its "life", and it gives you a huge advantage during the interview. Unfortunately, the online interview that possibility does not provide.
It should also take into account the fact that some features of your behavior via webcam will be perceived differently. In traditional communication such features invisible, because the recruiter develops a complete image of the applicant.
How to prepare for the online meeting?
So, if you are invited for an interview on Skype Online, use it to their advantage. Will it be at home or in your office - it is quite a formal process, which must be taken seriously
Consider place for negotiations. Make sure to have no distractions. There should be no extraneous noise. Flashing in the background, people can create in HR-manager the impression that you can not effectively organize your workflow and easily distracted. Do not forget to put your mobile and home phone on silent mode, the same applies to the intercom.
Pay attention to the background. Better to choose neutral: wall, window, your workplace.
Do not forget about lighting and desktop clutter. Fans of "creative chaos" better to limit the notepad and pen.
make a plan in advance the conversation, and then write cribs on small stickers to spy on them, when suddenly knock. Of course, this should be done is not noticeable to the employer did not work out for you a negative impression, because he might think that your attention is scattered, and you keep losing in the conversation.
Also note and technical details: Set up the computer, check the operation of the webcam, headphones, etc.
The dress code has not been canceled. Pay attention to their appearance: makeup (for women) and a neat haircut, as well as sufficient business style of clothing will be more than appropriate.
Do not hesitate to ask questions, the employer must be sure that you are interested in this work as much as they are interested in a suitable competent personnel.
