Behind the times, what the heck is Skyping??

[Tuffbroadhead]

I received a phone call from a prospective client and have been asked to do a interview with overseas project managers via Skype.

This will be the third interview with this client and I'm told this will be the final one to decide my placement on the team and put me back in the major league of sorts.

I have heard the term "Skyping" a few times but never gave it a second thought and now I need a crash course and only have a few days to prepare for this interview.

[JANSLEY817]

Its a video chatting app.

[Playa]

FaceTime for your computer. Apps now make it mobile device useable

[Tuffbroadhead]

Its a video chatting app.

Wonderful, I guess I had better go and buy a webcam ...or a new laptop in the next few days..

[JANSLEY817]

Do you have a smart phone? If so and its a newer one, just download the app on your phone.

[thatdude38]

To skype with someone in a business fashion usually means to hold a video conference with them through your computers on a program called skype. Skype is a free service that will let you have free computer to computer calls through an internet connection or will let you use a small camera attached to the computer through USB cable that sends a live feed of what it sees and hears to the other computer while simotaniously receiving a similar feed from the other users computer. For long distance hires, it lets a company interview you much like they would in person. They don't catch quite all the nuances but get a much better feel for the prospect than just through phone call.

While some laptops have a camera built in, you will most likely need to buy one (assuming you don't already own one) radio shack or best buy are both good choices. Make sure you wear something decent and have a decent area behind you as they will be seeing you.


Sorry for some of the duplicate info, typed it up on my ipad.

[Tuffbroadhead]

Do you have a smart phone? If so and its a newer one, just download the app on your phone.

Just downloaded the App...Thanks..

[Tuffbroadhead]

For long distance hires, it lets a company interview you much like they would in person. They don't catch quite all the nuances but get a much better feel for the prospect than just through phone call.
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Thanks for the info brother, I was told this interview will be their offer and I will be given more information about the slot that they wish me to fill, nevertheless I'm excited about what I have heard so far and if it pans out will keep me busy for the next 18 months.

[thatdude38]

Good to hear, are you the one looking at taking the job in Saudi as the plant manager? Too many recent posts to look through

[Tuffbroadhead]

Good to hear, are you the one looking at taking the job in Saudi as the plant manager? Too many recent posts to look through

No Sir...This will be working on a EP detail..

[Jp.]

Dale you got kiddos. They probably know all about these new things us old folks don't. You got great advise here but these kid nowadays have these kind of things down pat.
And I will say a prayer you get what you want. And keep in touch my friend.

[SCREAMINREELS]

I use it almost daily have a best friend in australia right now...we also use it to text back and f orwarth...beware of using it on your phone without WiFi turned on though ittl eat up your coverage. But its free to call/see any on in the world. Awesome tool

[SCREAMINREELS]

Also test it first find someone who has it and try it out test your sound etc. Before the important call

[thatdude38]

No Sir...This will be working on a EP detail..

Gotcha. Still best of luck, and have fun with it!!

[Speedgoat]

Well, it is like this. My son is in Jarrell, Texas in the pic and I am in Camp Buehring Kuwait on the Iraq border