ABSTRACT

More employers are adding electronic interviewing, with the use of Skype or other remote face-to-face software to interview applicants. It is important for potential applicants to be able to prepare for and perform in these interviews. Learning Objectives: The successful reader will be able to explain the importance of online interviewing and how they should prepare for it; know how to set up for an online interview, including preparing their equipment, appearance, and background to appear professional; contrast online interviewing with in-person interviewing. Key Terms: online interviewing, diversity, social media recruiting, online job postings, asynchronous interviews, synchronous interviews, social cues, web cam resolution and quality, wifi, camera framing, background images, vocal cues