What do you think is unreasonable about this request? Doing a video
conference interview or specifically using Skype?
Video conferencing is a big part of working in today's environment. I've
been part of distributed teams for over ten years now, and video
conferencing is a critical tool in working in a distributed team. Doing
an interview over a video conference is pretty standard these days. It
saves money and time, and it uses technology that you'll be expected to
be using every day in your job. Demonstrating your ability to use such
technology and work in a distributed environment may be part of this
interview process.
If you have a problem with Skype in particular then you may be able to
suggest an alternative, such as Google Hangouts or just a plain old
fashioned phone call. Skype is actually my technology of choice in these
instances though, since it is so accessible.
On 07/22/2013 09:44 AM, Brad Hodges wrote:
Greetings:
Using Skype is becoming a common employment interviewing procedure. In
my view the iOS app is accessible. You have 2 days to practice.
Here are some thoughts.
If you are not going to use a video call, and if you have a PC with
screen access you might be more comfortable using GW Connect, from
www.gwmicro.com. This is a free, screen reader friendly Skype client.
Note, video calling is not supported by the API's which are available to
GW Connect.
There is a Skype Test Number which will appear in your contacts. Try it
in order to just your audio settings.
If your interview will use video and you are on the iPhone be prepared.
Make sure you look good. Think about the background where you will be
seen by the interviewer. Avoid sitting in front of windows. Having a
background of nutral colored drapes works well as would medium to dark
walls or nicely organized book cases. Have plenty of lights on in the
room, but don't shine bright light directly on the area where you will
be seated.
If you will be doing video, practice with someone in advance to learn
how to hold and aim the iPhone's camera. This isn't difficult but
requires some advance practice and a steady hand.
You may want to use an iPhone compatible earphone. This gives you the
best experience using the app with VoiceOver and can enhance the audio
quality of your side of the conversation.
You will need to pick a Skype name, choose carefully to create the kind
of impression you want. Using something like "Out-of-control-party-guy"
might not go over very well with employers.
It's a brave new world out there, so no matter what make the best of it,
and congratulations for landing the interview, now is your chance to
nock them dead.
let us know how it turns out.
Happy to lend a hand, also have sighted assistance at hand, so feel free
to get to me directly, hts25...@aol.com
Brad
On 7/22/2013 9:31 AM, David Gross wrote:
I have never used skype. Of all things, in the process of applying for a
job, the potential employer wants me to schedule, and participate in a
skype
interview on Wednesday.
Has it been determined that there is an accessible skype app that can be
used with voiceover in the app store?
If yes, beyond the existence of the app, if I were to download it to my
Iphone4s, how do I learn the skype process?
Is it only me, or does it seem unreasonable to anyone else that employer
would want an applicant to do this?
Thanks
David Gross
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