The Essential Digital Interview Handbook: Lights, Camera, Interview: Tips for Skype, Google Hangout, GoToMeeting, and More (Rep

"Digital communication is here to stay, and The Essential Digital Interview Handbook teaches you how to master it."--Anita Bruzzese, syndicated columnist, USA Today"Packed with practical tips to help you get ready for your close-up, this book is an essential tool for any job hunter who wants to ace digital-media interviews and stand out from the crowd."--Anne Fisher, "Ask Annie" career and workplace advice columnist, CNNmoney.com and Fortune.com"The Essential Digital Interview Handbook is delightful, engaging, illuminating, funny, and above all, fresh. Paul Bailo's fascinating new ideas on conducting digital interviewing will change the way candidates, executives, sales leaders, and recruiters leverage the power of digital communication."--Jack Forget, PhD, president of the International School of Management"You never get a second chance to make a stellar first impression, and in today's digital age, we can all use a little extra help. This handbook is the key to your success whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional!"--Jill Ferrall, associate dean, career development, Quinnipiac University, School of BusinessIn today's increasingly interconnected world, virtual meetings have become a staple of business practice. Unsurprisingly, so has the digital interview. Physical distance between potential employers and job-seekers is no longer the impediment it once was for face-to-face engagement. In the past year alone, the number of people who use Skype for this purpose has risen from about 300 million to more than 405 million, with a whopping 66-percent increase in users who log in from their mobile devices. Moreover, 35 percent of all businesses in the United States use Skype as their primary means of communication.These numbers point to one simple fact: you need The Essential Digital Interview Handbook! This book, the first one of its kind, will cover everything you need to know, including:How to prepare for your digital interviewHow to avoid common pitfalls and mistakesHow to establish a professional presence by using the correct microphone and cameraHow--and when--to take the next step, and transition from virtual to in-personYour next job will likely be waiting for you on the other end of a video conference. These tips will also help you appear more professional for media interviews and presenting online. Let The Essential Digital Interview Handbook walk you through the steps to success.