Advice on Video Interviews?

[Allison Brown]

Okay, guys, apparently things with Music for All are serious business. After an hour and 15 minute interview, I've been cleared to have a Skype interview on Monday to flesh out any extra questions that my potential (off-site in the Carolinas) boss might have. I am basically having the start of a panic attack here from the fact that they think I warrant a tertiary interview but aside from that, I have a few days to prepare and really frame myself mentally for a good Skype interview. Since you guys are my Funemployment Friends and I am pretty much the most terrified little neophyte, I was wondering if I could get some sweet-ass advice from you guys. I mean, these sites seemed to have legit advice (http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2011/08/15/4-tips-for-skype-interview-success/, http://blog.simplyhired.com/2012/05/5-tips-to-a-great-skype-interview.html, and http://blogs.skype.com/enterprise/2011/04/using_skype_for_your_job_inter.html respectively), but let's face it: sometimes it's just good to have a series of people talk you down from your crazy tree and up onto your Bad Ass Mama Pedestal with some key pointers on how to put my best foot forward.

Also needed advice: avoiding vomit all over my pretty computer's screen. :)

[Loren S]

I think this is a good sign!  You've made it so far in the process, and they want MORE of you, which is always a good thing!  Just let that ~personality~ shine through!

On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Allison Brown <spicyc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Okay, guys, apparently things with Music for All are serious business. After an hour and 15 minute interview, I've been cleared to have a Skype interview on Monday to flesh out any extra questions that my potential (off-site in the Carolinas) boss might have. I am basically having the start of a panic attack here from the fact that they think I warrant a tertiary interview but aside from that, I have a few days to prepare and really frame myself mentally for a good Skype interview. Since you guys are my Funemployment Friends and I am pretty much the most terrified little neophyte, I was wondering if I could get some sweet-ass advice from you guys. I mean, these sites seemed to have legit advice (http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2011/08/15/4-tips-for-skype-interview-success/, http://blog.simplyhired.com/2012/05/5-tips-to-a-great-skype-interview.html, and http://blogs.skype.com/enterprise/2011/04/using_skype_for_your_job_inter.html respectively), but let's face it: sometimes it's just good to have a series of people talk you down from your crazy tree and up onto your Bad Ass Mama Pedestal with some key pointers on how to put my best foot forward.

Also needed advice: avoiding vomit all over my pretty computer's screen. :)

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[Erica]

I sooooooooo prefer Skype interviews to phone interviews. I got my last two summer internships after interviewing over Skype! You'll do great, and like Loren said, just be your lovely self and you'll be golden! Those articles all have awesome possum tips. A secret of my own: I write out notes about myself and answers to questions they might ask (like you might do for a phone interview) and tape them above my computer screen so they can't tell you're cheating ;)

[Allison Brown]

OMG ERICA, DATTIP.JPG, GURRRRRL I AM TAKING IT.

[Heather Hacker]

Be sure to wear something nice and test places in your house to be sure you have a nice background for the interviewer to see.

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[Mike]

you don't have to wear pants if you don't want, though.

[Allison Brown]

Watch as I send all of you pictures of potential outfits. Is it cheating to wear the same outfit from the in-person interview to someone who didn't see it? #mightbuyanewblouseanyway 

[Erica]

Chopsticks optional ;)

Yeah dude, be comfortable from the waist down. I wore a nice top/blazer, did my face up and wore pajama boxers. It was great.

[Allison Brown]

Watch me go for a simple dress option, as that is the Story of My Sartorial Life anyway. 

[Julie Johannessen]

OOOOH THAT IS SO COOL :D