Skype has launched a new preview feature which aims to help technical interviews be conducted more seamlessly.
The feature enables a video call to be placed on top of a code editor, meaning interviewers and their prospective candidates do not have to switch between two applications.
Skype says the editor, on its Skype.com web application, currently supports seven languages – C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python and Ruby – while it runs on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers, the latter at version 32 or above. The editor also includes built-in syntax highlighting.
All users need to do is visit the Skype Interviews website, click on ‘Start interview, and then once both participants follow the unique link sent out, the interview can begin.
It is worth noting that there are plenty of tools on the market which offer a similar kind of capability. HackerRank, a technical recruiter based in Palo Alto, California, is one example: the company adds a gamification element whereby programmers can practice different elements, face off against fellow users, and ultimately secure jobs.
