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Re: Skype Interviews
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Nina Simon <[log in to unmask]>
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Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:46:34 -0700
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ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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We do Skype interviews for prospective interns (and job candidates!) all the time. It has enabled us to involve international interns and candidates from afar while still making sure there is a good fit. It also tends to reduce the total duration of the interview, which is a bonus. The only negative is the typical with Skype--sometimes the tech is faulty. But otherwise, we love it. We also find that intern who travel long distances to work with us are more dedicate, available, and diverse in perspective--the museum is their primary lens for engaging with the community and they bring a range of experiences to the table.

Nina

Terse style and typos courtesy of my co-author, the cellphone.

On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:03 AM, Eric Siegel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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> 
> Hi Jamie:
> 
> first interviews on skype, follow up visit?
> 
> eric
> 
> 
> On Mar 26, 2013, at 11:59 AM, Jamie Alonzo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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>> Hi all,
>> We're wrestling with the question as to whether we should allow potential
>> interns - specifically, those attending college - to Skype in for
>> interviews for summer positions. The main concerns revolve around wanting
>> interns to see the institution before making a commitment, rendering it
>> too easy for candidates to Skype vs coming in, along with the increased
>> interview workload once we open this can o' worms. Anyone have any
>> experiences to share, advice to offer?
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Jamie & Co.
>> 
>> ________________________________________
>> 
>> Jamie J. Alonzo
>> Director of Education
>> The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
>> 
>> 10 N Water Street
>> Norwalk, CT 06854
>> 
>> 203.852.0700 x2337 v
>> 203.852.8892 f
>> 
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