Skype vs. Phone Interview

[daydreamer254]

I have the option of doing a grad school interview either via skype or by phone. I'm wondering what the pros and cons are of each.

[ArtHistoryandMuseum]

You'll find some answers here, regarding the pros and cons of Skype and Phone interviews:

 

[fuzzylogician]

I don't think there's any real difference between the two. Skype might be more convenient if you have a computer but not a phone or if the call will cost you money, and you might be able to see your interviewers if you have a camera; phone might be better if your internet connection isn't great so you'll be able to hear each other better. In terms of content, I don't expect the conversation to be any different on the phone vs. skype.

[ArtHistoryandMuseum]

^^ I wholeheartedly second Fuzzylogician.

 

(Unfortunately, I ran out of up votes. Sorry!)

 

Although, I will add, if you are one of those people who like to stand during a telephone call -- and you would sit for a camera/Skype interview -- that may be a (tiny) difference between the two.