MBA Skype Interview Attire

I want to build my career in management line and for this I have applied for MBA admission and they request me for the Skype Interview for admission process. Will you please provide me some tips and attire for giving this MBA Skype Interview also tell what the pros and cons of this?

[Pathak]

Phone and Skype are often used for MBA interviews when an in-person interview isn’t feasible.

A phone interview is simply a conversation by phone; it’s in real time and there is no visual component.

A Skype interview is a conversation via Skype with video on.
A Skype interview with video off is like the phone interview

Phone and Skype interviews can replace either:

• the in-person interview with an adcom member, or

• the in-person interview with a student or alumnus.

Benefits and pitfalls for applicants:

• Benefit: can showcase your adaptability and comfort with any communication medium.

• Benefit: if you establish a warm, “human” connection with the interviewer over the technology, it can really stand out and leave a strong positive impression.

• Pitfall: you’re at the mercy of the technology functioning well.

• Pitfall: it can seem awkward compared to an in-person interview.

• Pitfall: for Skype, you have to pay attention not just to yourself but to your setting and your position vis-à-vis the camera.

Tips or attire for MBA Skype interview:

For Skype, beforehand prepare the background (i.e. lighting, visuals) and your camera position (you don’t want the camera aiming up at your neck).

Practice a bit on the medium, even though you normally engage well in person.

Clarify who’s going to call whom, at what time, in which time zone.

Look at the camera, not the screen:

Dress the part:

Prepare your surroundings:

Close other programs on your computer:

Use notes:

Avoid interruptions:

Keep your profile professional:

Watch your body language:

Avoid a "Can you hear me now?" situation: