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Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:41 pm
by hoogs23
I have an interview with a law school regarding scholarships, and it is over skype because I could not go in during the times they offered. Should I be expected to dress up as a regular interview? And, is it fine to conduct it in my apartment?

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:45 pm
by iShotFirst
hoogs23 wrote:I have an interview with a law school regarding scholarships, and it is over skype because I could not go in during the times they offered. Should I be expected to dress up as a regular interview? And, is it fine to conduct it in my apartment?
Of course you should dress up. Its fine to conduct it in your apartment or wherever you can ensure you won't be disturbed during it. Make sure to have a neutral background behind you.

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:47 pm
by hoogs23
Is shirt and tie fine? or should I have a jacket on too?

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:58 pm
by stillwater
obligatory no pants

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:28 pm
by talesofyore
stillwater wrote:obligatory no pants
:lol:

I'm making it a point of duty to wear striped pajama bottoms and fluffy bunny slippers to my Skype interview. When else will I have this opportunity?

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:36 pm
by iShotFirst
hoogs23 wrote:Is shirt and tie fine? or should I have a jacket on too?
You should dress the same way you would if you were interviewing in person (okay, pants excepted :lol: )

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:35 pm
by hoogs23
I had only boxers on, kinda awkward when i stood up thinking it was over

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:29 pm
by itachiuchiha
Camera only catches your face, you could be in your boxers.

Thats what i do

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:29 pm
by talesofyore
hoogs23 wrote:I had only boxers on, kinda awkward when i stood up thinking it was over
Wait, for real?

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:30 pm
by hoogs23
talesofyore wrote:
hoogs23 wrote:I had only boxers on, kinda awkward when i stood up thinking it was over
Wait, for real?
haha no, I didnt stand up but i did just have boxers on.
wouldnt suggest it, kept thinking what if I have to move around for some reason

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:14 am
by PRgradBYU
Bro just leave the TV on in the background and wear sweats and a tee. A careless attitude toward the interview will only help you.

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:21 am
by talesofyore
hoogs23 wrote:
talesofyore wrote:
hoogs23 wrote:I had only boxers on, kinda awkward when i stood up thinking it was over
Wait, for real?
haha no, I didnt stand up but i did just have boxers on.
wouldnt suggest it, kept thinking what if I have to move around for some reason[/quote]

This did cross my mind. It might be better to not have to obsess about not moving around for any reason during the interview. Fine. I'll wear pants, but the fluffy bunny slipper stay. :evil:

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:24 am
by dudders
half-suit FTW.

in all seriousness I did have to get up in the middle of a Skype interview because my cat interrupted it ...

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:32 am
by talesofyore
dudders wrote:half-suit FTW.

in all seriousness I did have to get up in the middle of a Skype interview because my cat interrupted it ...
And you weren't wearing pants?

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:37 am
by sinfiery
Make sure to tuck your shirt in though!


I wore sandals and jeans, was nice.

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:17 am
by dudders
talesofyore wrote:
dudders wrote:half-suit FTW.

in all seriousness I did have to get up in the middle of a Skype interview because my cat interrupted it ...
And you weren't wearing pants?
Actually I was wearing a full suit for this one because it was during a hurricane, and I was expecting odd occurrences/technical problems.

I don't define half-suit as no pants, per se. I consider it to also include blazer + jeans, blazer + gym shorts ...

Re: Skype Interview

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:17 am
by dudders
talesofyore wrote:
dudders wrote:half-suit FTW.

in all seriousness I did have to get up in the middle of a Skype interview because my cat interrupted it ...
And you weren't wearing pants?
I wonder if that would've gotten me the job.