Who
doesn’t feel the nausea just before an interview? Being a little anxious and
nervous is only normal. You might be
interviewing for your dream job and the last thing you want is screwing it up
because of your lack of confidence. But do you know where this apprehension has
come from? It is because you are not totally prepared for the conversation.
Now,
most of the job interviews are live and exclusive because your employer would
like to see you personally. But if you are interviewing for a job abroad, you’d
have to deal with a Skype interview, something you might not have too much
knowledge about. But don’t worry; it is going to be better than what you
expect. And if you know the right tricks, it could go better than a personal
interview. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
Set
the Right Background
For
your Skype meet, you need to select
the best possible background. It would give your interviewer an idea about your
personality. So try to make the best impression. The ideal places to give an
interview would be your living room or somewhere you could make your
interviewer comfortable to talk to you. Be sure it’s not your bedroom. Even if
it is please don’t place the camera in such a way that the bed is visible.
Also, be careful with the lighting. You should always choose a well lit place
where your face is clearly visible.
Dress
to Perfection
It
is very important that you don’t mess up your interview by choosing the wrong
outfit. Choose a formal to wear. Dress up like you would, on a real interview. Don’t
wear casual clothes just because you are sitting at home. That would make a bad
impression on the person you are having the Skype meet with. You don’t want these little things to be the
reason you get rejected!
Write
Down a few things
If
you are interviewing on the internet, there is one major advantage. You could
write down some important points for your reference. That doesn’t mean you
could read from a paper. You need to smartly sneak a peek. For example, you
could note down some points about what the company does. So when you are
interrogated on that you could answer in the best way.
Take
a Mock Skype Interview
Before
you go for the actual Skype meet,
get yourself acquainted with the software. Ask a friend or a family member to
help you and become the interrogator. You could work out your background, the
lightings, how you need to reply, which buttons you need to click or not click
and other useful details. Practicing the whole interview before hand would be
an advantage; you would not falter during the actual interview!
Hopefully,
these tips would do wonders for you on the interview. Don’t forget to wear your
confidence. Having that is the shortest way to success. Go nail the interview!