So, you’re going to be interviewed over
Skype. And you want to look better than this. Well, here are four easy keys you can apply
to look good in Skype interviews. Key 1: Sound Having good sound is just as important as
having good video. Basically, the more stuff that’s in the
room to deflect the sound, the less echo. And make sure there’s no loud noises in
the background. Loud office conversations, construction, an air conditioner—these will
make your interview painful to listen to. Key 2: Location Create a good background. This one is not
good. It makes me look like a total slob. This one is too distracting. What’s that
guy doing back there? And this one…just make sure you don’t have anything embarrassing
in the background. Keep it neat and simple. A white wall is usually
too plain, so I set up a bookshelf like this. You can also use a houseplant, a lampshade,
a piece of art, etc. If you’re at the office, you can set up a clean desk with a computer
in the background. Now you’re probably using a laptop with
a built-in camera or a webcam like this. Notice how the camera is actually several inches
below my eyes. So when you’re looking through the camera, if you angle it at your face,
it shows the ceiling. So you want to stack it up on a box like this. Basically, you want the camera at eye-level,
because this is the way people are used to seeing you. And you want to be a little more than arm’s
length away from the camera—so you’re about this size in the frame. And you want
your eyes to be about two-thirds of the way of the way to the top. Key 3: Lighting Good lighting makes a huge difference. Professional lighting uses four light sources.
But you really only need one. If it’s daytime, you can just use a window.
If it’s too bright, pull the shades. You need the window to be pretty much in front
of you—not to the side or behind. Wow, I think I’ve found the worst interview
setup ever. If it’s nighttime or there’s no window
nearby, grab a lamp. Don’t use overhead lighting like this. It
makes you look terrible. And definitely don’t light yourself from below, unless you’re
telling scary campfire stories. What you want is a lamp in front of you, like this one,
with the light slightly above the height of your eyes while you’re sitting down. Of course
this one is great because I can adjust the levels, but pretty much any lamp will do.
If it’s too bright, try moving it back. It it’s too dim, just move it a little closer. Key 4: You Now that everything else is set up, make sure
you look good. Dress appropriately. At least on top. You might want to wear makeup—yeah, even
some men do it. And don’t look down at the computer screen
while being interviewed—look directly at the camera. Now, this might feel a little
weird to you at first, but to the people watching, it looks like you’re looking directly at
them, which is good. And try not to move around. Even just a few
inches back and forth can be really distracting. So to recap:
Find a quiet place without distracting sounds. Set up a good background
Set your camera at eye level arm’s length away.
Make sure you have good lighting And make sure you look good Now, I’ve put all this into a checklist
for you, and you can find it in the link below the video. That’s it! Good night, and good luck. By the way, I’d love to hear about your
experience being interviewed by Skype, or what you think about this video. So please
leave your comments down below.
Excellent Thanks for all of these advises
So helpful and so funny! Ahahaha thank you!
Hey Thanks for the video, it really help me a lot, this are Great Tips
I have my first Skype interveiw today. I’m so nervous
Superb!!!
This is what i wanted know . Thank u for sharing this video
I have videocall interview today! Wish me luck hahahhaha
I am not familiar using the Skype especially the latest version of it.
This is so simple yet powerful tutorial. Thanks so much!
this video is helpful to prepare skype interview
Excellent
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xxzpE9B5ICI
Perfect. i found it very usful. Tomorrow I have an skype interview with UNSW university.
Well done , Thanks
helpful
Its really informative well done
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Thanks. It helped a lot to prepare for the interview. Wish me all the best…
Excellent video…
thanks for some tips
Love it!
Fantastic demonstration
Damn you are so funny
I have looked at a lot of tutorials about this subject, and this video is very informative, pleasing and appealing.
Thank you for your work with this ! I have had multiple video interviews (and a big one tomorrow), and this sort of tutorial is very agreeable. 🙂
Woah Man!! Cool!
You created this video when I graduated 5 years back. Wish I had seen this long back. I still needed some refresher though. TY.
1 tip use a phone, laptops are outdated
I have one lined up on the coming Monday. thnx for the tips
Thanks for the tips. I will be doing the interview next week,
excellent and very informative video
Great video! This guy really reminds me of Ryan Reynolds 😅
Good tips! And you look great!
Thanks.. Great Vid!
That was great; thank you!
I have an interview tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.
Really clear instructions which I am sure to remember in the morning when I have an interview on FaceTime (urgh!). Glad I took the trouble to search for these tips. 4 mins is just right 👌
Although this video is helpful for any skype interview…yet this doesn't explain that how a candidate describe his expertise….
Thanks for the advice. I have my first Skype interview. I am more nervous about using Skype than I am the interview.
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the way he stairs is creepy af
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Waoooow thats great,,, your video is really helpful.. Great… cheers
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Omg omg Thank you!!!!!!!
The problem with looking at the camera instead though is you can't really get a read on their reactions or anything which I'd think is a huge negative
Spot on! Thx!
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Great tips! I’m a coach and meet clients via video chat often. These are helpful to eliminate distractions
Thank you so much great video 👍
I can't find words to thank you for the effort that you have put in this video, amazing details thank you
This video had great tips and very help, Thanks!
This is the best video tips, love the humor 🤣🤣🤣🤣
2.37 😁Scary camp fire stories Hahaha I love this guy👍👍👍
All this is nothing if you are being interviewed through WeChat on your phone lol…
Thank you that was great advice I have an interview coming up! Now I feel prepared!
Ok captain obvious
great video man!
This is actually very helpful. It also doesn't hurt that you're funny af
Is it ok to do it in the phone?
Look good at least on top 3:08
leveling putting a box underneath you laptop or taller desk.. I am gona try that
This is a great video and exactly what I was looking for–thank you!
hehehe "dress appropriately… at least on top"
Awesome filming 🙂 Totally enjoyed it! )))
thank you so much Sir
So no names like PornoMAGIC? LOL
Thank you for these tips .
Thank you! Very helpful
This is very helpful! I have an interview in two days and I'm looking for videos like this to help me pass the interview.. Thank you so much for making this video!
Lol this is awesome!😂😂
I enjoyed your video, very funny but informative at the same time… perfect combination!! 🙂
really helpful, thanks!
I will be having a skype interview and FUCKKK I'll go to computer shop since I don't have a desktop 😀
Good video.
Awesome 👏🏻
Love the video, I really like the examples you demonstrated with different locations and how environment makes a difference with video sound quality.
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great video!
Very helpful!!
I loved it ! 🙂 And your style and sense of humour – incredible, thank you.
Wonderful Tips. Quick, Easy and Practical. Thanks for guiding.
Super funny. And cool video
Handsome I opened this video in a hope that you will give tips for how to look beautiful in webcam camera, but oh you didnt. webcams or built in cameras are horrible.
This is clear and the part about lighting is so important. Thanks.
Cool
Why do they even interview if u dont even know What thé job is. Shaddy
Awesome!!! This is a great help.
This is great! Thank you for giving this information.
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Thanks. Ive skype interview for the next 3 hour. Tik tok tik tok…
Excellent delivery!
I will have an interview for this weekend and this is so much helpful, thank you 😉
For my opinion, the background should be more professional. For exampe, white wall.
I have a coming interview but don't have a laptop how about using a phone instead is it ok?
Why am i laughing the whole time!😂😆 love your vid and your wit!! Thanks for your help
This video is very good video with lot of important points.
At least on top 😅
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