windypoplars Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I have a phone interview scheduled in a few days and I am wondering if it'll be alright to ask the PI if we could talk on FaceTime. Would that be weird? I just think seeing the person is less awkward… socialequity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quant_Liz_Lemon Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Try skype instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychGirl1 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Honestly, I'd lean towards whatever they suggest. I actually like phone interviews- I sit at my table, light a candle, and spread my notes out all over the place. Much more relaxing :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 If you're feeling nervous about talking on the phone - don't worry, this is normal these days as we tend to do so much via video chat, texting, social media, etc. Just make some long phone calls over the next few days. Call parents and ask them to talk to you about your research interests - do this with friends, classmates, anyone who will sit on the phone with you for 30+ minutes and help you practice. You'll feel more confident because you'll work out the kinds of things you will probably end up saying through these phone call 'rough drafts.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewin Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Good suggestions above but to also point out the obvious, not everybody has an iPhone. >75 percent of people don't actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Good suggestions above but to also point out the obvious, not everybody has an iPhone. >75 percent of people don't actually. Completely agree - of course FaceTime can be used from any Mac with a camera, iPad, or iPhone - but that doesn't bump the percentage up much higher. I've also found that as status increases in the university ability to use technology decreases - so it's possible the POI would have no idea what in the world you were talking about if you said "FaceTime" - they would probably think you meant meeting in person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingski Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 If I may ask, which school is this interview for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windypoplars Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 If I may ask, which school is this interview for? I sent you a message on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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