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10 Tips for Skype Interviews

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By Lindsey Plewa-Schottland, Associate Director, Career Advising I was conducting my fifth Skype interview this week with prospective MBA students, and instead of listening to the words of this one candidate, I was distracted by the puffy, pink throw pillows she had in the background. As video interviews become more popular with employers looking for ease and efficiency, job seekers and MBA hopefuls should consider the following tips when interviewing over Skype or another video platform.   Dress the same as you would for an in-person interview. If you’re applying for admission to an MBA program, a suit jacket is expected – including a tie for men. Consider your location. The simpler, the better. Besides you, what else can the interviewer see? Are you sure you want them to see that?     Look at the camera when you’re speaking. Though it’s tempting to look at the interviewer on your screen, they want to see your eyes, not your eyelids.  Don’t sit too close to the camer