Hints from the suits re Skype interview?

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by motion

Which wig to wear... now I'm all spun out.

We're here for ya, you can trust us!

PS you need a shave.

[MBAtarga]

Don't let your wife run around behind you naked - or in lingerie....

[rusnak]

...unless the interviewer is Mr. Blue Car guy

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by motion

Using the iSight camera in my Cinema Display. This is my setup, although I'll be wearing a light blue shirt with the jacket. Will be lighter, too.

I suggest the lighted lamp needs to get moved out of the frame but still provide some depth of field. And you need to be 1-2 feet back from your current position so that they can see you normally. Also get your head away from the blinded window...another distraction.

Good luck Richard!

[stevej37]

It's good that you took the piercings out!

[Brando]

I've conducted close to a dozen interviews through Skype last year. Good lighting, solid network connection, clear audio. Make sure your room doesn't have a lot of echoing or make you sound liie you're in a tunnel. A mic or headset is a-ok. Dress the part and do the rest of the professional things and you'll be fine.

Oh yeah, DO wear pants. It may be a web interw, but it's still an interview.

[cstreit]

This may sound silly, but consider standing.

Reason being this affects your body language to be a bit more formal. I stand when I present via Webex and other online meetings.

[motion]

Hahaha. I will send the wife out shopping.

My room does echo a bit, but not sure there's anything I can do about that. No carpets or other sound deadening in the room. I might move my desk closer to the sofa and wall to minimize the other elements and simplify things. Great tips, thanks.

3% of Uber's workforce doesn't have a 4 year degree or higher. I don't have one, so I am going to really have to do the major song and dance routine

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by motion

using the isight camera in my cinema display. This is my setup, although i'll be wearing a light blue shirt with the jacket. Will be lighter, too.

shave...

[kevin993]

Other than making sure to flash gang signs and wear a Christmas tie, I have no other words of wisdom. Best of luck!

[sc_rufctr]

^^^ Maybe I shouldn't ask but who's the Broad on the left?

[motion]

OMG its Ralph and Chris.

The one getting ready to slap my butt?

[sc_rufctr]

yes... In the Red dress.

[motion]

That is the one and only Mrs. Motion

[sc_rufctr]

Congrats. Nice looking lady.

[motion]

Thanks. That was a loooong time ago, eh Kevin? She looks a lot better. I look much, much worse.

[RKDinOKC]

If the interview is with "uber" maybe you should do the interview while driving with the camera from the back seat and look at the camera in the rear view mirror?

[kevin993]

Originally Posted by motion

Thanks. That was a loooong time ago, eh Kevin? She looks a lot better. I look much, much worse.

Dec 2006, my friend. Ten years ago. Hard to believe. Lots of life has happened between then and now. Give 'em hell tomorrow. We should hoist a pint at some point when your schedule permits.

[LWJ]

So on the interview thingy. I am a sales guy. Have been for decades. You might think a som one like me could kill an interview? Right? Wrong. I had no experience selling myself. Get some practice answering interview questions. It will give you confidence and you will have an answer before they are done asking. In short. You will kill it. Pm me your email if you want to see my questions.

Most important? Have fun!

[LakeCleElum]

Uber? - Wash the Pinto and explain your knowledge of travels in Brazil.......'Splain how you can do a round trip from Red Lodge to Billings Airport in 20 minutes.......