Has anyone done a Skype interview?

[bronte83]

Have any of you had to do a Skype interview when applying for a job?

I signed up for a Skype account, but I'm not sure how this will work. Does Skype only do video calls? The employer asked for my Skype ID. Does this mean I just leave Skype on and wait for a call?

Thanks to anyone that can help.

[shmerns]

Hello, yes I've interviewed people via skype.

You would leave your skype on after you've scheduled a time that
you would meet for the interview.

You can do a face to face video chat, or a chat without video, you
will be given the option.

I'm assuming this is a prospective employer? If however, the persons
skypes you with video, then it's customary to accept w/video.

If not, you can both just speak via audio. You can also skype via
Instant messaging.

Once you try it once, you will see how easy and comfortable it is.

I hope this helps

Lori P.

[MissyMiss]

I've done several. Most of them were via text chat. Some potential employers like it because they can instantly get your feedback on stuff.

[bronte83]

Thank you Missy and Lori.

[funmom91]

I usually do mine by scheduling a time so I am not sitting around waiting. I have done one video interview but I decided not to do anymore video calls because it felt to awkward. Also, it can be hard to understand when interviewing with people from other countries.