How to Look Good in Skype Interviews - Tips & Training

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @SMsneakyninja
    @SMsneakyninja 9 лет назад +157

    I followed your tips, step by step, and landed an in person interview within 15 minutes of the Skype session. In fact, I was better prepared than the interviewer. Always good to go above and beyond for interviews.

    • @davida6146
      @davida6146 5 лет назад

      Sarah Marie J what questions were you asked?! Hope I’m more prepared than my interviewers

    • @thedbq1
      @thedbq1 5 лет назад

      awesome, did u get the job?

  • @tutorjulslee2357
    @tutorjulslee2357 7 лет назад +5

    This video covers some great stuff! I used to hire online teachers and let me share some things NOT to do in a video interview: don't sit on your bed or have your bed in the background, don't have the bathroom visible in the background, don't wear workout clothes, and ladies...watch the v-necklines because they can accidentally show more than you intend to in a business setting. I am really glad he included the information about looking into the camera. That makes a HUGE difference. Great video!

  • @dandelion6716
    @dandelion6716 8 лет назад +322

    I have a Skype interview tomorrow and this is really helpful, thanks!

  • @mariocol90
    @mariocol90 8 лет назад +45

    These are all good tips and presented in an understandable and easy-going format. I would also suggest a couple of things. If you can't control the room noise, a headset can help a ton with sound issues. The downside is that you could look a bit like a call-in center operator. The other suggestion is to make sure you have a strong wifi or other internet connection. The third suggestion is to practice ahead of time and do a dry-run with a friend so the they can give you feedback on how you look and sound.

  • @ariepujiwati8927
    @ariepujiwati8927 9 лет назад +18

    I watched this video 2 years ago for my graduate study's entrance test. Thanks God, i passed the examination. This video helped me much. I prepared all tips. Anyway, a problem occurred with my office's wifi just a few minutes before the interview, so that i used skype in my smartphone rather than my laptop. Therefore, it is also better to check our internet connection and skype quality.

    • @mattgnaizda
      @mattgnaizda 8 лет назад +4

      +arie pujiwati I'm glad I could help!

  • @quriosity1666
    @quriosity1666 8 лет назад +46

    Practical tips that work very well! Also, humor keeps your audience wanting more. Thank you for sharing.

  • @diggergorman8973
    @diggergorman8973 8 лет назад +51

    I am a recruiter and am forced to set up many skype interviews. These are excellent tips! I plan to give this link to anyone going on skype interviews for me in the future. The only thing I would add is a message to people with a different mother tongue other than english. Many of the people I submit have thick accents that prevent them from being properly understood. It is one of the top 3 reasons I see people fail to get the job. They should make extra effort to speak slowly and clearly, and when asked to repeat something they said, they should try to find different words to say it. ...but i guess that's not unique to just skype interviews.

    • @Anthony-cz2fe
      @Anthony-cz2fe 8 лет назад +1

      Great tip for public speaking also +Digger

    • @tutorjulslee2357
      @tutorjulslee2357 7 лет назад +1

      Good advice all the same!

    • @lovitac
      @lovitac 5 лет назад

      Excellent advice! English is my second language and I will remember this in my job interview via Skype tomorrow

  • @radenkuncoro
    @radenkuncoro 9 лет назад +2

    ..just finished my very first English interview, over Skype
    Much efforts yet fun!
    Thanks for this confidence-booster video 😍😍

  • @fers71
    @fers71 4 года назад

    Congratulations, even 7 years after you did the video still works and are the basic tips that we need

  • @sarahsterling7068
    @sarahsterling7068 9 лет назад +28

    I've had quite a few successful interviews over Skype and this is great advice. I would add that I always wear something neutral-colored if not professional on bottom, in case something unexpected happens and I have to stand up, potentially on screen! Also I like to know what I'm looking like on screen so I always move the little window with my face to the top, center of the screen (aka right under the camera) so I can look at the camera and keep myself in my peripheral vision.

  • @mariochavez3351
    @mariochavez3351 8 лет назад +2

    I recently had a Skype task conversation with a client and she was looking down to the notebook camera. Good point on avoiding that!
    This short video is crisp and well done, not just useful for interviews but for anything involving YOU (presenting, teaching, showing how something is done, etc.) and your face.

  • @PauletteSteele
    @PauletteSteele 8 лет назад +5

    Excellent tips and easy to follow. As a recruiter, this is great info for me to share with my candidates who may be doing interviews via Skype. Thanks Matt

  • @displayfireworks1
    @displayfireworks1 10 лет назад +16

    I just sent an email to my friend about setting up a time for a Skype interview we both have to participate in. 10 minutes late I go over to RUclips and this video pops up at random. Strange how this things happen. The interview video is just what I need. It like that old Twilight Zone episode "What you need". Thanks, great advice.

    • @classicalmix
      @classicalmix 6 лет назад

      You think it was random eh?
      I just saw the date 4 years ago. Now we know the computer is recording your needs.

    • @eyeung129
      @eyeung129 6 лет назад

      Google is listening to you and pick up keywords on your conversations.

  • @maicajapanmoments
    @maicajapanmoments 4 года назад +2

    Your video is very essential 3 years after you made it

  • @RyanLackey
    @RyanLackey 11 лет назад +2

    This is a really excellent how-to. I have to do a TV interview in an hour, and we weren't able to find a rental studio in Bali on a Saturday, so luckily I had my MacBook Air with me. A lot of things were obvious, but this is a clear presentation, and is great as a checklist. This video itself is well produced, too, so it's reassuring as to your competence and knowledge of the subject.
    A good trick: cover the screen of laptop with a sheet of paper during interview to remember to look at camera.

  • @theresaRD
    @theresaRD 4 года назад

    Seems so obvious but yet after doing hundreds of video interviews and health coaching...this information is STILL very much needed!

  • @lightnote
    @lightnote 7 лет назад +1

    great advice. As a recruiter, I wish everyone watched this first!

  • @whksuydkrf1245
    @whksuydkrf1245 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the tips. Really useful, simple and effective. I used it in a job interview, where I{m sure I looked much better than if I had not watched your tips video. Now I am doing a video with some classmates for a course in my masters degree, and I am sharing it with them so we can look professional.
    Thanks, pal.

  • @obinwafrancis28
    @obinwafrancis28 4 года назад

    I have a Skype interview tomorrow. After seeing such great video and wonderful comments, I couldn't help but watch it again. Goodluck to me!

  • @MaZe741
    @MaZe741 11 лет назад +387

    step 0; make sure your Skype adress isnt *xX_shad0wl0rd_Xx*

    • @jack-g3j8l
      @jack-g3j8l 5 лет назад +3

      Lulz

    • @sophiashcherbakova2867
      @sophiashcherbakova2867 5 лет назад +1

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    • @magdalenadeline2452
      @magdalenadeline2452 5 лет назад

      Well, 5 years ago... but I really facing this problem. I find it difficult to change it

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      @corvoattano2843 5 лет назад

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  • @gloryb-tv
    @gloryb-tv 8 лет назад +165

    This video is EXCELLENT!

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      @parameshreddy4381 6 лет назад

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  • @lukakrslovic4784
    @lukakrslovic4784 8 лет назад +232

    do not dress up half, sometimes they will ask you to stand up, and you dont wanna flash some things ito their faces

    • @jupru220
      @jupru220 7 лет назад +40

      I've never had that happen. But if it does, and I'm wearing jammie bottoms -- I might say something like, "I was hoping I'd get to show off my fave jammies." Show them that you can think fast and creatively. Be-e-e-e-e- yourself!

    • @pithikoulis
      @pithikoulis 7 лет назад +67

      Why would they ask you to stand up?

    • @Mf7d89
      @Mf7d89 7 лет назад +12

      Yes! This happened to me when someone knocked on my door really loud and i had to get up. Didnt have professional bottoms on (just short shorts), i had to dart across the room quickly and move my laptop slightly so they would'nt see.

    • @Lescouflair
      @Lescouflair 6 лет назад +41

      depending on what job you're applying for, they might have to check your assets.

    • @tommytexter4054
      @tommytexter4054 6 лет назад +8

      damn! This is funny!

  • @syafiurrusdy892
    @syafiurrusdy892 7 лет назад

    I'm going to have an interview with a company in 2 days, and this video is really helpful. Thank you. Wish me luck.

  • @rosariodominguez6468
    @rosariodominguez6468 4 года назад +1

    This was really useful. I have never had to do an interview online so I didn´t know what to expect, and this really made me realize that there was much more to be taken into consideration than I thought.

  • @Jessstricker
    @Jessstricker 8 лет назад +1

    This is great! It's concise and not full of fluff. I'm going to add it to my "tips and tricks" folder to share with candidates to help prepare them for Skype interviews.Thanks for sharing.

  • @chrish6001
    @chrish6001 6 лет назад +1

    Great tips and examples. I believe stuff in the background will absorb sound, not deflect it. Stuff like drapes, soft furniture, books, carpeting will help prevent echo. Can even hang or drape a comforter, quilt, moving blanket, rug or soft foam mattress topper somewhere.

  • @Solaaace
    @Solaaace 8 лет назад

    Listening to this 3 hours before my Skype interview is just gut wrenching.

  • @ommohammad9294
    @ommohammad9294 8 лет назад

    I saw this video before yesterday
    And I wasn't have any idea about skype interview.
    Then I did all the tips in the video yesterday.
    Today I got the job :D
    Thanx a lot

  • @marga1708
    @marga1708 2 года назад

    This is the best video I have seen to send to my candidates for a video interview!! You go straight to the point, you have a perfect tone of voice and you are brief saying everything we need!! I hate those videos where people talk like they are in a children program. GOOD JOB!!!

  • @JamesB21a
    @JamesB21a 8 лет назад

    This was great. I haven't interviewed via Skype, but I work remotely and have to use Skype video for meetings everyday. I'm going to incorporate every tip in my daily set up. Thanks for sharing this information!

  • @louisdrose8277
    @louisdrose8277 4 года назад

    Prof. Louis d'Rose finds it's to the point, short and simple. Really worth the time spent.

  • @dpaulsrud
    @dpaulsrud 8 лет назад +1

    Very Helpful even for people that aren't interviewing but find themselves on conference calls from home! Cheers.

  • @debschen72
    @debschen72 5 лет назад +1

    Really clear instructions which I am sure to remember in the morning when I have an interview on FaceTime (urgh!). Glad I took the trouble to search for these tips. 4 mins is just right 👌

  • @dr.nathanielesigbone5793
    @dr.nathanielesigbone5793 9 лет назад +1

    Precise, practical, straight to the point and informative

  • @kartoonle
    @kartoonle 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you. I have skype interview tomorrow, and this is exactly the kind of tips I had hoped to find on RUclips.

  • @UnfadingWound
    @UnfadingWound 8 лет назад +104

    Personally hate the idea of talking to a camera instead of the interviewer, it feels really awkward when I last did it -_-"

    • @ian-ivey
      @ian-ivey 5 лет назад +8

      Of course it feels awkward -- you're used to looking at the face of the person you're talking to, to gauge expression, interest, and understanding. When you're looking at the camera, you can't see those things. But the person you're talking to has the opposite experience: to that person, it looks like you're making eye contact and paying attention. By contrast, if you look at the screen, you appear distracted or disinterested, because you don't seem to be making eye contact.
      Looking at the camera is an important skill to build, and yes, it takes practice to overcome the initial discomfort.

    • @DeepakPrajapati-vt9in
      @DeepakPrajapati-vt9in 4 года назад

      apply a sticker of your friends' funny face or a waifu next to your camera, that will help you

  • @mattgnaizda
    @mattgnaizda 11 лет назад +4

    Thanks, Bob. For more advanced folks, you can use a diffusion filter (such as very thin paper or a nylon stocking) in front of the light. In my case, I just used a simple webcam with automatic settings, which is what most people have; the camera over-corrected for the background, and made my face a bit too bright. If your webcam allows you to adjust brightness, adjust it for your face, and it's ok if the background is a bit dark.

  • @liah55
    @liah55 10 лет назад

    I work as an HR consultant (interviewer) and have been in the business for over a year. But tomorow will be my first skype interview, since there is a job opening for one of our clients in another state. I'm prety anxious about it, but your video gave me great tips! Thanks! Speacialy about the eye level...

  • @jasonarnone3869
    @jasonarnone3869 8 лет назад +2

    Great job and I especially like the examples you demonstrate with camera angles and lighting. I saw it mentioned on here before and I also agree that internet connectivity is crucial. Test out the connection with a friend ahead of time and, if possible, use an ethernet cable instead of wifi to insure a solid connection. I also recommend closing down other apps on the laptop to avoid any pop-up dialog / sounds / reminders. And set your skype status to "do not disturb" so you don't get distracted with instant messages or other calls.

  • @SeanVs786
    @SeanVs786 10 лет назад +8

    thanks so much, this is very helpful... this is gonna be my first video interview

  • @KLDTVonline
    @KLDTVonline 5 лет назад +1

    Great tips! I’m a coach and meet clients via video chat often. These are helpful to eliminate distractions

  • @GailGriesedieck
    @GailGriesedieck 8 лет назад +5

    Best Skype prep I've ever seen!

  • @babxo
    @babxo 8 лет назад

    Bravo! Showing this at an employment workshop. I like all your points on lighting, angle, distance from camera, reducing echo.

  • @sandoz667
    @sandoz667 3 года назад +1

    My english teacher told us to watch this video. We're gonna discuss about that this afternoon in class.

  • @Matt-wg9xn
    @Matt-wg9xn 5 лет назад +11

    The problem with looking at the camera instead though is you can't really get a read on their reactions or anything which I'd think is a huge negative

  • @Cluby2
    @Cluby2 4 года назад +1

    Well done! I really like the tip regarding avoiding rooms with echoes. I just just tested out two rooms (recorded audio and listened to how it sounded) where I was considering doing my Skype interview from and will definitely eliminate what I thought was going to be my first choice as there is way too much echo. Also, I like what you said about putting the camera level so as to avoid the looking down at the screen, which looks terrible. Thanks so much for this!

  • @juancarlosperezgalan6695
    @juancarlosperezgalan6695 7 лет назад

    the best of all the skype interviewes on the internet by far!!! man, u nailed it

  • @charlenejoyeguna0330
    @charlenejoyeguna0330 5 лет назад

    This is very helpful! I have an interview in two days and I'm looking for videos like this to help me pass the interview.. Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @sagitaroetgerink19
    @sagitaroetgerink19 8 лет назад +3

    Those tips are amazing. I'll keep in mind to prepare myself for skype interview. Thank you!

  • @paulinedady1527
    @paulinedady1527 6 лет назад

    Thanks for making this video, it really helped me, yesterday I had my first skype interview, I took your tips, and it was a success, I prepared a folder of my skills and job successes and I was able to flick through that and show my skills, always think of a question to ask them. I await for next interview in person!

  • @daviduyaban
    @daviduyaban 6 лет назад

    I'm having my first Skype interview today and this video gave me really good tips!! Thank you so much!!

  • @jiakangs
    @jiakangs 4 года назад

    i had my online interview and this video had helped me alot. just wanted to say a THANK YOU.

  • @technohaxorz
    @technohaxorz 6 лет назад

    Had to watch this for a communications class and found it rather helpful. Thanks man, keep up the good work.

  • @raghavachakranaldiga
    @raghavachakranaldiga 7 лет назад

    Till now I did'nt faced any skype interview but in future it would be very helpful for me to face . Excellent video

  • @juliahufstedler-socha9739
    @juliahufstedler-socha9739 7 лет назад

    I had an interview today and this video was great, my interview looked fantastic! Thanks

  • @ZackBallinger
    @ZackBallinger 4 года назад

    This is the best video on Skype interviewing. I recommend it to all my students! Job well done!

  • @MrBariman24
    @MrBariman24 10 лет назад +1

    This video is excellent. Great sutff!!!
    My first Skype interview experience was terrible, then my friend told me the same tips you mentioned. Made the second and third experience way way better. Only thing I had a hard time with, looking directly into the camera. That took a while to feel comfortable

  • @SteveGordonInTexas
    @SteveGordonInTexas 8 лет назад

    One of the most helpful tutorials I have watched. Ever. Your clear speaking really helped! Many of the comments contain additional helpful info. Thank you.

  • @viviansmith5600
    @viviansmith5600 8 лет назад

    We do Skype interviews with candidates all the time, so these are great tips..

  • @katyiza9570
    @katyiza9570 8 лет назад

    Awesome video! The only thing I would change is recommending that interviewees wear dress pants. From my recruiting experience, some interviewers will ask you to get up and go grab something across the room for the simple test of seeing if you are fully dressed appropriately.

  • @latishalayfield5391
    @latishalayfield5391 4 года назад

    I have a Skype interview very soon. This video was humorous but very informative. You gave some great pointers.

  • @tamar8710
    @tamar8710 6 лет назад +2

    Very helpful. I was successful in my interview. Thank you!

  • @rachelhobdell5550
    @rachelhobdell5550 5 лет назад +2

    I loved it ! :) And your style and sense of humour - incredible, thank you.

  • @gashi6134
    @gashi6134 6 лет назад

    Skypeee interview in 30 mins, thank god for videos like this !

  • @PedroLuisVegadelaRosa
    @PedroLuisVegadelaRosa 4 года назад

    This one helps me a lot for prepare appropriately for my interview, which is in a few minutes. Thank you so much.

  • @marywallacewellness5005
    @marywallacewellness5005 9 лет назад +1

    Great vid for any Skype user. Short, to the point and very relevant. Thank you!

  • @outasight914
    @outasight914 9 лет назад

    I have a video interview tomorrow. This is so helpful. Thanks dude!

  • @JOURNEYofLIVE
    @JOURNEYofLIVE 9 лет назад

    it helpful.. SOUND, CAMERA & BACKGROUND, LIGHTING, and ME..
    Big thanks Matt.. from Bandung Indonesia

  • @RahulKumar-wv4ti
    @RahulKumar-wv4ti 4 года назад

    So far the best video I found on this topic

  • @Kentpro21
    @Kentpro21 9 лет назад +1

    Matt, great job! Well thought out, very organized, attention to detail and great execution.
    Thanks for the tips!

  • @attlee2010
    @attlee2010 4 года назад

    BEST VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC EVER and I’ve watched a lot

  • @dinurajd
    @dinurajd 10 лет назад +1

    this vedio give me such an good idea,coz im having interview via skype..thanks for this vedio help a lot

  • @frenchesterdoblados4017
    @frenchesterdoblados4017 6 лет назад

    I am feel excited for my coming first skype interview, a foreign employer will talk to me for the position I am applying in UAE as Site Supervisor. I am Civil Engineer in profession and currently looking for job abroad. I am from Cebu City, Philippines. Thanks for the tips of this video more power and Good luck to all will apply online in skype.

  • @lindaglaser5069
    @lindaglaser5069 4 года назад

    This is as useful today as when it was first posted in 2013. Thanks! Really helpful.

  • @JupiterBullet
    @JupiterBullet 10 лет назад

    gonna have my interview in 2 days and in the language that's not my first, the echo tips is very helpful. Awesome video!

  • @TalentsphereCanada
    @TalentsphereCanada 8 лет назад

    Hi there, this is a great guide. We conduct many video interviews and this is a great guide to send potential employees before hand so they can be best prepared.

  • @josefinalawrence6007
    @josefinalawrence6007 5 лет назад +1

    Love the video, I really like the examples you demonstrated with different locations and how environment makes a difference with video sound quality.

  • @yuxiangswjtu
    @yuxiangswjtu 8 лет назад +1

    Gonna have a PhD Skype interview. Thanks for the tips!

  • @killer151489
    @killer151489 5 лет назад

    I can't find words to thank you for the effort that you have put in this video, amazing details thank you

  • @slagforcedelta
    @slagforcedelta 8 лет назад +4

    Nicely organized and well-presented, thank you!

  • @sonic123484
    @sonic123484 10 лет назад

    This video is awesome! A lot of tips I didn't think about. I'm gonna have a UN interview in an hour, first internship interview in my life, good luck to myself! :)

  • @gloriousphoenix6841
    @gloriousphoenix6841 Год назад

    Thanks a lot, you deserve a round of applause for the presentation.

  • @aftabsir870
    @aftabsir870 10 лет назад

    this one really helpfull for those who never experienced the Skype interview

  • @JuliaBNakken
    @JuliaBNakken 4 года назад +1

    Hugely helpful...I don’t have experience with this so I learned some very important stuff. Thank you so much.

  • @gunjantaneja08
    @gunjantaneja08 8 лет назад

    It was crisp.. This video gave me what I was looking for. A perfect piece of information.
    I generally do not comment. But here I couldn't stop my hands. Keep bringing the great stuff.. All the best! :)

  • @jqhd6567
    @jqhd6567 6 лет назад

    I loved how you showed before and after!

  • @happyPNW
    @happyPNW 10 лет назад +1

    Such a great video! Just posted it to the NAU Career Development pinterest site. Thanks, and keep up the great work!

  • @AlexBooster
    @AlexBooster 9 лет назад +2

    Excellent! I'll pass it on to my guests.

  • @BobBrock
    @BobBrock 7 лет назад

    Great video, Matt!
    We interview a lot of guests on Skype and these are all the things we struggle with!

  • @waji2324
    @waji2324 5 лет назад

    Okhayyyy ...i am just about to give a skype interview in about an hour .. I randomly selected your video.. Thanks again..it would be helpful..i'll edit my comment after the interview

  • @abiodunaderibigbe9029
    @abiodunaderibigbe9029 9 лет назад +1

    this is very very helpful, especially the part that informs about looking straight at the camera/webcam...many thanks

  • @emeraldart1
    @emeraldart1 10 лет назад +2

    excellent tutorial. Im using video blog which is a bit different than interview but a lot of useful tips here.

  • @DrGingerLee
    @DrGingerLee 5 лет назад

    I have looked at a lot of tutorials about this subject, and this video is very informative, pleasing and appealing.
    Thank you for your work with this ! I have had multiple video interviews (and a big one tomorrow), and this sort of tutorial is very agreeable. :)

  • @ChristopherWestfall
    @ChristopherWestfall 11 лет назад +1

    This is REALLY great stuff.

  • @festnotfirst
    @festnotfirst 10 лет назад

    Gonna have my Tazio video interview in three days. This is helpful. Thanks

  • @adrianadraghici2723
    @adrianadraghici2723 5 лет назад +2

    I enjoyed your video, very funny but informative at the same time... perfect combination!! :)

  • @shoger8
    @shoger8 4 года назад

    From 2020, Corona virus is out, I have a medical residency interview next week over zoom ..
    Thanks for the tips

  • @DrShahidRehan
    @DrShahidRehan 3 года назад

    I have zoom interview tomorrow and on Wednesday. Thanks for these nice tips.

  • @gabrielaandrade2403
    @gabrielaandrade2403 3 года назад

    My law school recommended this video, its great thank you!

  • @Mamasmagicandaccessories
    @Mamasmagicandaccessories 5 лет назад

    I will have a Skype interview with the producer's of Iyanla fix my life on the OWN tv network next Tuesday 😊. Thanks for this video ♥️