When might telephone or skype interviews be used and what are some guidelines for participating in these kinds of interviews?​

Telephone and Skype interviews are used more frequently as transportation costs rise.Video interviews are increasingly used for recruiting.Survey information can be gathered and companies can follow up with customers to assess satisfaction.In this way,job applicants can be interviewed or screened in shorter calls.Interviewees should prepare for (and participate in)a video interview as if it were a face-to-face interview.Skype interviewees can improve their performance by practicing in advance,using an ethernet connection (not Wi-Fi),and plugging a headset into USB.Be sure to adjust lighting and eliminate visible clutter.Dress professionally and double-check the time of the call (and the relevant time zone).​