A few pointers for interviews on Skype -
1. Be prepared for them to see you - have a webcam and start it as a video call even if you get told to turn it off for bandwidth reasons so it doesn't look like you have anything to hide.
2. Be prepared for them to see you - HIDE EVERYTHING YOU DON'T WANT THEM TO SEE (photos of people vomiting, ridiculous hats etc.).
3. Be prepared for them to see you - formal looking clothes are good, it gives the impression you aren't a clueless nob. This applies to the lower half as well, although it does make the interview process slightly less edgy.
4. Be prepared for them to see you - go into your Skype profile, click change picture and then check that everything looks normal. This is what they will see.
5. Be prepared for them not to be able to see you - they can (might be able to) see your face, but not what your face is looking at on your computer screen. Type out questions you think you may get and then write out answers you can give, also do the same for questions you want to ask. Ensure you read them like a robot. Everyone loves robots.
6. Be prepared for them not to be able to see you - To make conversation sound as natural as possible while talking to a person in a different continent through a computer with a time lag, pretend the person is sitting in front of you is nodding and smiling. And clapping.
7. Be prepared for them to be able to hear you - turn off music, avoid building sites, don't try to impersonate their accents.
8. Be prepared for them to be able to hear you - blow all experience and accomplishments out of proportion. YOU DA MAN/WOMAN!!!!
9. Be prepared for them to Skype you - Add them 15 minutes before the interview, preventing them from calling you early while you are doing some last minute frantic hiding of stuff.
10. Be prepared for them to not Skype you - Time difference confusion is a nightmare, either resulting in a call at 2 in the morning or for them not to call you at all.
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