An article in The Dallas Morning News – July 17, 2011, issue edition on page 1J, “Skype and the New World of Work” discusses Skype and its possible implications. However, I thought the article did not deal with the possible use by organizations to interview job applicants.
When I was with a consulting company, we conducted technical interviews by telephone with applicants to determine their skills in specific commuter languages and systems. This interview was critical because it was the primary basis for the hiring decision. Frankly, I often wondered if we were actually interviewing the applicant or the applicant’s friend who actual had the required skills we were seeking.
I think that a Skype interview would certainly improve the validity of the remote interview. Face-to-face communications is the richest method for communicating. In addition, a Skype interview would permit both parties to assess if there was a “fit” between the applicant and job opening and would also save time and money for both parties.
If you have not used Skype or similar technologies, I suggest that you update your Internet communication skills. Skype can be downloaded for free!
For you active users of Skype, what do you think about job interviews using Skype?
Thanks!
Glyn
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