What to Bring to a (Skype) Interview
The Oz market is now open for hiring! My profile on Linked In finally landed an interview for the kind of role I'm really interested in. Some of the things I could have done a lot better: 1. Bring in more light/ color: The interview took place over Skype and I noticed an absence of bright colors and light to enliven the conversation. A dash of color in the pocket square coupled with suitable lighting would have helped in creating much better ambiance. More caffeine and warmer clothing would have helped make more comfortable and brought out a more natural smile (since the interview took place at 3 am in my local timezone). The placement of the camera should be at eye-level and remember to 'look in the eye' more by looking into the camera from time to time. 2. Create more rapport: Most conversations usually start of with the 'how do you pronounce your name' question. Rather than dismissing it off quickly, this is a great way to break the ice. Could compliment...