Skype Interview: postures to avoid

The Skype interview is now a very popular way for the employer to get to know the candidate. Because it’s both quick and easy to manage, more and more companies now prefer to do an interview on-line.

Now that you know what to wear and how to handle an interview on Skype, it’s time to explore another important aspect of this interview. Let’s talk about posture. We take a look at what to avoid in front of the camera and what you shouldn’t do.

Skype Interview: posture and tips

• Sit, but sit straight: obviously, the Skype interview will be conducted sitting. Imagine that you are really facing your future employer. So no rounded shoulders, or slumped and shifting positions. It’s better to remain still and upright.
• Legs: they probably won’t be visible during the Skype interview, but it’s better to keep them together. Sitting with your ankles crossed or both feet resting on the floor are the best options. Avoid sitting cross-legged or in an overly relaxed posture. It gives the impression that you’re not treating the interview with sufficient importance.
• Proximity: if the sound quality is good, you don’t need to sit close to the screen. The video is fine if it just shows your head and shoulders. That allows the interviewer to see that you are dressed sufficiently smartly for the interview. Look directly at the screen, and don’t succumb to the temptation to keep checking your appearance by glancing at the bottom of the screen.
• Hands: you have to maintain the illusion that the interviewer is really sitting opposite you. So don’t gesticulate too much and never lean your chin on your hand: it can make you look bored. At the same time, try not to put your hand in front of your mouth while you’re speaking or listening; it gives the impression you’re unwilling to talk or having something to hide.