I just got an email for a virtual interview and it says I can do the interview through skype or a phone call. Should I do it through skype even though my internet connection isn’t very good, or would I be better off sticking to just a phone interview?
If your internet connection is not good and there is absolutely no way to find a better internet connection in a quiet, appropriate space, then phone should be fine. I’ve conducted interviews via Skype, phone calls, face time, google + and they are all pretty much the same. I prefer being able to see the candidate but the phone works well enough.
If your internet connection is poor I’d stick with a regular phone call. It really is all pretty much the same. If I can’t meet face to face I actually prefer a phone interview over a Google Hangout or a Skype call because those services always seem to have connectivity problems right when it matters! I’ve done them all and as @PennCAS2014 says, traditional phone calls work well enough.
Thank you guys so much!
My son started out with a google hangout interview but switched to a phone call due to problems with the connection. I think you would connect better with the interviewer if you can see each other.