Skype has become a way to communicate, stay in touch, and now, conduct job interviews. The ZoomInterviews team put together a list of the top 10 best practices and important things to remember, should your interview take place via Skype.

1. Test your internet connection. Make sure you are in the most reliable zone you can find, and if possible, use an Ethernet or other type of plugged in modem so that the connection is not interrupted in the middle of the interview.
2. Suit up. Even though the interviewer will only see the upper half of your body, it is important to get fully dressed, just in case you have to get up for something. Being dressed will also make you feel more professional and productive.
3. Be aware of your posture. Try to maintain the same posture that you would in a face-to-face interview. Lean slightly forward and look into your screen to maintain eye contact with your interviewer.
4. Make the video of your interviewer full-screen so that you are not distracted by anything else on your computer. Make sure to also be aware of any sounds or notifications that might pop up in the background.
5. Have a paper version of your resume and any notes that you need directly in front of you. It is okay to glance down periodically to check your notes, just as you would in a face-to face interview.
6. If you are conducting the interview in your bedroom, be aware of the background the interviewer will see. Try to make it a plain background and make sure that they cannot see your bed. Make sure to also close your windows so that you don't get any type of glare on your computer screen.
7. Keep your computer on your desk, not on your lap.
8. Smile and use hand gestures as you would if you were talking to the interviewer face-to-face. Practice sitting at different distances from your computer to ensure that your gestures look okay.
9. Practice with a friend before your interview to make sure you sound okay and they can hear you. You may need to speak slower and articulate more than normal.
10. The Skype interview is similar to an in person interview. Treat it that way! Take similar precautions to make sure your cell phone is turned off, let roommates know that you have an interview going on and try to eliminate any other "surprise" interruptions.