During the hectic phase of job hunting, it can be difficult to juggle all interview appointments. More and more employers are utilizing a multi-stage selection process, where the candidates may have to travel to interviews several times. In other cases, a pre-selection is performed using an assessment center before the actual interviews take place. From the perspective of companies, this is understandable. After all, they want to find and secure the best workers for themselves. But this can be difficult for applicants, especially when the potential employers are located in different cities or even abroad.
For this reason, many employers now offer the option of a Skype interview for the first round of the process. Both sides benefit from the time and cost savings. However, this type of interview also comes with its own dangers – from technical issues through to unprofessional presentation. This is particularly the case as candidates may have only previously used Skype for relaxed personal conversations. Nonetheless, by considering a few things beforehand and preparing effectively, a Skype interview can be just as promising as a conventional interview.