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One thing that's missing here is video camera feed. As an interviewer, I don't turn on my webcam and I don't expect the candidate to do it (although they can if
by munchor 9y ago
One thing that's missing here is video camera feed. As an interviewer, I don't turn on my webcam and I don't expect the candidate to do it (although they can if they want to). However, I've heard different people have different opinions on this. It's definitely something that could go on this list for phone interviews.
Of course, intra-US interviews are usually done over the phone but when the interviews are across countries, tools such as Google Hangouts are normally used.
- eradicatethots 9y agoPersonally would not even look at the webcam, so it’s less awkward when I’m not expected to.
- codingvelocity 9y agoThis seems quite odd to me. I work with people remotely and on site, and it's amazing how much better communication is when both parties turn their webcam on. Body language conveys things that tone, and words don't
- tome 9y ago> communication is when both parties turn their webcam on Not least because the individuals concerned can't goof off doing something else at the same time.
- yangshun 9y agoIndeed this is something that deserves a mention in the list. Have added it!
- maaaats 9y agoI'd like to know beforehand when people call me if video is expected or not. A friend of mine ended up answering with video, but the interviewer only used voice. Then felt it was too late to turn the webcam of, and ended up in a weird one-way session making the experience even more stressful.