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Old Nov 29th 2010, 6:36 am
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So I have the first Skype interview tomorrow and I'm just wondering....did you used video & voice or just voice?

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Old Nov 29th 2010, 6:48 am
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Default Re: For those who did a Skype interview before....
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Hi,

So I have the first Skype interview tomorrow and I'm just wondering....did you used video & voice or just voice?

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Video & Voice....that is the main reason that employers use Skype rather than the phone.
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Video & Voice....that is the main reason that employers use Skype rather than the phone.
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Thanks mate
I did two - one over a professional VC system and another over Skype (and two more on the phone) - just be careful not to talk over the interviewer, its easily done. And depending on the company, wear your best suit (I got feedback saying "he presented well").
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I did two - one over a professional VC system and another over Skype (and two more on the phone) - just be careful not to talk over the interviewer, its easily done. And depending on the company, wear your best suit (I got feedback saying "he presented well").
Just as an aside - how well does skype video work for Aus - UK? Got to set it up for my mother before I leave. thanks.
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I did two - one over a professional VC system and another over Skype (and two more on the phone) - just be careful not to talk over the interviewer, its easily done. And depending on the company, wear your best suit (I got feedback saying "he presented well").
Thanks for the tips Freebo!!!

The first one is a Behavioral interview, the second will be a technical one. Yep, I'll surely suit up!

Guess I'll need lots of coffee at 5am

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Skype works well if you have a good webcam combined with a good broadband connection. I use it to speak with family members based in London.
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Just as an aside - how well does skype video work for Aus - UK? Got to set it up for my mother before I leave. thanks.
Well, I have 12Mbps and 512K upload (and they have around 6Mbps/256K) and it works very well when I call relatives in Australia on Skype (video & audio).

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Just as an aside - how well does skype video work for Aus - UK? Got to set it up for my mother before I leave. thanks.
Works pretty well.
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Default Re: For those who did a Skype interview before....
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So I have the first Skype interview tomorrow and I'm just wondering....did you used video & voice or just voice?

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Please, please for the love of god make sure that there is no random Avatar software on your machine before the interview starts Honest to god I did my interview on Skype and all they could see at my end was a talking cat!! I couldn't get rid of it for love nor money and after 15 mins of this bizarre thing on my screen I gave up and I could see them but they couldn't see me. Fortunately on the second round I got my camera working properly (and subsequently got the job) but it was really offputting!

This software I think got downloaded with Skype when we upgraded to Windows 7 and I had no idea.....just worth checking everything first good luck.
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Please, please for the love of god make sure that there is no random Avatar software on your machine before the interview starts Honest to god I did my interview on Skype and all they could see at my end was a talking cat!! I couldn't get rid of it for love nor money and after 15 mins of this bizarre thing on my screen I gave up and I could see them but they couldn't see me. Fortunately on the second round I got my camera working properly (and subsequently got the job) but it was really offputting!

This software I think got downloaded with Skype when we upgraded to Windows 7 and I had no idea.....just worth checking everything first good luck.
Hehehe, sorry to hear that happened to you mate. Yes, I'll make sure everything will be perfect

Thanks!!!

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Given it is a remote call to a different country I would do everything to emphasise my commitment to Australia.

Slip in a mention of your Australian rellies, your previous life in Melbourne, your long term intention to stay etc etc....make it seem like they are employing someone who already lives locally and will forever...just to get over the obvious disadvantage they will be thinking about...ie will he arrive and will he stay

Maybe even hold your nose while talking
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Given it is a remote call to a different country I would do everything to emphasise my commitment to Australia.

Slip in a mention of your Australian rellies, your previous life in Melbourne, your long term intention to stay etc etc....make it seem like they are employing someone who already lives locally and will forever...just to get over the obvious disadvantage they will be thinking about...ie will he arrive and will he stay

Maybe even hold your nose while talking
Hehehe, good one Fish.01....and good point too, I agree.

Oh yes, I'll be there to stay, no doubt out that I'll make that clear.

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The very best of luck to you! Let us know how it goes........

The guy my Husband is going to work with Skype's him regularly from Perth and it works great.........and it will be my main contact with said Husband for the next 2 weeks........so hope it still works as good!
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The very best of luck to you! Let us know how it goes........

The guy my Husband is going to work with Skype's him regularly from Perth and it works great.........and it will be my main contact with said Husband for the next 2 weeks........so hope it still works as good!

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