Skype interview - public computer lab?

[iowaguy]

I have been asked to do a short skype interview.  Problem is that I'm not set up for skype at home (no internet) or work (slow internet and co-workers)...

 

Has anyone been in this situation?  Where did you find skype access?  Were you able to use a public computer lab somewhere?  What is the minimum acceptable speed for skype to work properly?

 

Thanks!

 

[nickspoon]

You may be able to set up Skype to forward to your phone, so the interviewer can call you via Skype and you can pick up from a landline or mobile. Obviously that won't work if they want to use video calling, but it's an option.

[selecttext]

You can go to an internet cafe if you are not comfortable interviewing at a school lab. 

[TakeruK]

Also, you can choose to run Skype as "voice only" (i.e. turn off video) if you don't want to show that you're in a really public place (it might be distracting) or if you're worried about the bandwidth/speed. It should be fine since not everyone has a webcam! 

 

Edit: I have had all of my Skype interviews during business hours so I was at school. What I did was use my laptop (or borrow someone's laptop) and find an empty classroom or unused conference room and did it there. Can you book a conference room at your school/work? I think having a quiet background can help with a slow/crappy internet.

Edited February 15, 2013 by TakeruK