With Facebook splashing out on “celebrated” intellectuals of a leading institute in the city, many are awe-struck at the deals being clinched and paving futures through Skype. While the dynamics of this might not be the same as a face-to-face interaction, companies and employees are skyrocketing to cushy jobs through Skype. Notwithstanding the technical glitches or the ability to blame any hitches on technology, many feel that it bridges the geographical gap and further reduces barriers in the job market.
Speaking about the benefits of Skype-connects, Sanjeev Rao, an IIT-M student says, “Students are constrained by geography and lack of access to the right people at the right time. With technology, it is far easier to connect and Skype has been a great boon. Employers won’t think twice, as it is not an expensive mechanism.”
But do such skype interviews really hold up in the long run. Do employers truly detect an employee who will be the right fit? And how long do such employees last in an organisation, at which they haven’t had a single real interaction with, before signing a contract? Bhavana Sharma, HR says, “Using technology might have its disadvantages, you might have glitches during the interview, but if the recruiting organisation is prepared then they will be in a position to rectify it. With such large salaries, I’m sure employees can contend with it all,” she laughs.