What if I don't have earbuds for my online interview?
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I'm doing an online interview soon and they requested I use earbuds. I don't have any and I don't have the money or gas to go out and buy some. I do have access to larger headphones, big clunky ones that cover your ears. It's all I have though. Will it work or will I be disqualified for not having earbuds?
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I'm doing an online interview soon and they requested I use earbuds. I don't have any and I don't have the money or gas to go out and buy some. I do have access to larger headphones, big clunky ones that cover your ears. It's all I have though. Will it work or will I be disqualified for not having earbuds?
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The goal is probably to avoid having a feedback loop (or overcompensating echo canceller) on your end; especially if there will be multiple people in a speakerphone setup on the company's end.
– Chris Stratton
Nov 14 at 20:02
Most cellphones now days bring earbuds with them when you buy it. See if you don't have any of them lying around or forgotten
– DarkCygnus
Nov 14 at 20:29
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they have them at dollar tree. I fear if you can't afford those you can't afford a job ramp-up...
– dandavis
Nov 14 at 21:35
What if someone can't use earbuds? The places they go are where my hearing aids go. I have to use headphones.
– David Thornley
Nov 14 at 22:16
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@dandavis - That is horrible. I hope you are not homeless and poor - and trying to better yourself. It could happen to you
– Ed Heal
Nov 15 at 0:14
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I'm doing an online interview soon and they requested I use earbuds. I don't have any and I don't have the money or gas to go out and buy some. I do have access to larger headphones, big clunky ones that cover your ears. It's all I have though. Will it work or will I be disqualified for not having earbuds?
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I'm doing an online interview soon and they requested I use earbuds. I don't have any and I don't have the money or gas to go out and buy some. I do have access to larger headphones, big clunky ones that cover your ears. It's all I have though. Will it work or will I be disqualified for not having earbuds?
professionalism interviewing conferences online conference-call
professionalism interviewing conferences online conference-call
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The goal is probably to avoid having a feedback loop (or overcompensating echo canceller) on your end; especially if there will be multiple people in a speakerphone setup on the company's end.
– Chris Stratton
Nov 14 at 20:02
Most cellphones now days bring earbuds with them when you buy it. See if you don't have any of them lying around or forgotten
– DarkCygnus
Nov 14 at 20:29
2
they have them at dollar tree. I fear if you can't afford those you can't afford a job ramp-up...
– dandavis
Nov 14 at 21:35
What if someone can't use earbuds? The places they go are where my hearing aids go. I have to use headphones.
– David Thornley
Nov 14 at 22:16
1
@dandavis - That is horrible. I hope you are not homeless and poor - and trying to better yourself. It could happen to you
– Ed Heal
Nov 15 at 0:14
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1
The goal is probably to avoid having a feedback loop (or overcompensating echo canceller) on your end; especially if there will be multiple people in a speakerphone setup on the company's end.
– Chris Stratton
Nov 14 at 20:02
Most cellphones now days bring earbuds with them when you buy it. See if you don't have any of them lying around or forgotten
– DarkCygnus
Nov 14 at 20:29
2
they have them at dollar tree. I fear if you can't afford those you can't afford a job ramp-up...
– dandavis
Nov 14 at 21:35
What if someone can't use earbuds? The places they go are where my hearing aids go. I have to use headphones.
– David Thornley
Nov 14 at 22:16
1
@dandavis - That is horrible. I hope you are not homeless and poor - and trying to better yourself. It could happen to you
– Ed Heal
Nov 15 at 0:14
1
1
The goal is probably to avoid having a feedback loop (or overcompensating echo canceller) on your end; especially if there will be multiple people in a speakerphone setup on the company's end.
– Chris Stratton
Nov 14 at 20:02
The goal is probably to avoid having a feedback loop (or overcompensating echo canceller) on your end; especially if there will be multiple people in a speakerphone setup on the company's end.
– Chris Stratton
Nov 14 at 20:02
Most cellphones now days bring earbuds with them when you buy it. See if you don't have any of them lying around or forgotten
– DarkCygnus
Nov 14 at 20:29
Most cellphones now days bring earbuds with them when you buy it. See if you don't have any of them lying around or forgotten
– DarkCygnus
Nov 14 at 20:29
2
2
they have them at dollar tree. I fear if you can't afford those you can't afford a job ramp-up...
– dandavis
Nov 14 at 21:35
they have them at dollar tree. I fear if you can't afford those you can't afford a job ramp-up...
– dandavis
Nov 14 at 21:35
What if someone can't use earbuds? The places they go are where my hearing aids go. I have to use headphones.
– David Thornley
Nov 14 at 22:16
What if someone can't use earbuds? The places they go are where my hearing aids go. I have to use headphones.
– David Thornley
Nov 14 at 22:16
1
1
@dandavis - That is horrible. I hope you are not homeless and poor - and trying to better yourself. It could happen to you
– Ed Heal
Nov 15 at 0:14
@dandavis - That is horrible. I hope you are not homeless and poor - and trying to better yourself. It could happen to you
– Ed Heal
Nov 15 at 0:14
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You should be Ok - I will think this is a minor thing and after a minute it will be forgotten about.
Anyway - good luck.
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
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if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
1
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
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Most people's computers are hooked up to speakers.
But this can cause problems when you're doing an interview over the internet: the sound from the speakers can be picked up the microphone, creating either a feedback squeal or an echoing effect as both of your words get played a few times before fading to silence.
I can tell you with near certainty that the reason they're asking for 'earbuds' isn't because they specifically need 'earbuds' for the process. It's because they've run into enough audio problems that they just ask for them up-front in order to save time and hassle.
So regular headphones will definitely be okay - it's still handling their core business need (no audio feedback/looping.)
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
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And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
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They almost certainly requested that you use earbuds to avoid the common problem of computer speakers creating feedback.
Just wear your headphones and they will probably think nothing of it. If you feel the need to say something, you could say,
You asked me to wear earbuds, but I only had these headphones. I hope you can hear me OK.
If the interviewer were upset about this for some reason, that might be a red flag that this will not be a nice company to work for.
Many people, including myself, use full-size headphones in professional videoconferencing settings. Your choice of clothing and your lighting are far more important.
answered 3 hours ago
bendodge
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
7
down vote
You should be Ok - I will think this is a minor thing and after a minute it will be forgotten about.
Anyway - good luck.
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
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if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
1
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
You should be Ok - I will think this is a minor thing and after a minute it will be forgotten about.
Anyway - good luck.
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
9,14321545
1
if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
1
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
You should be Ok - I will think this is a minor thing and after a minute it will be forgotten about.
Anyway - good luck.
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
9,14321545
You should be Ok - I will think this is a minor thing and after a minute it will be forgotten about.
Anyway - good luck.
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
9,14321545
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
9,14321545
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
9,14321545
answered Nov 14 at 19:59
Ed Heal
9,14321545
9,14321545
1
if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
1
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
add a comment |
1
if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
1
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
1
1
if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
if they say anything about it (they likely won't), just tell them "heh, murphy's law; my earbuds got stepped on last night, I hope these will hold us over, and if not, i'm ready to work air traffic control...".
– dandavis
Nov 15 at 5:41
1
1
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
It's quite likely that with "earbuds" they intended just "headphones".
– Martin Tournoij
Nov 15 at 22:42
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Most people's computers are hooked up to speakers.
But this can cause problems when you're doing an interview over the internet: the sound from the speakers can be picked up the microphone, creating either a feedback squeal or an echoing effect as both of your words get played a few times before fading to silence.
I can tell you with near certainty that the reason they're asking for 'earbuds' isn't because they specifically need 'earbuds' for the process. It's because they've run into enough audio problems that they just ask for them up-front in order to save time and hassle.
So regular headphones will definitely be okay - it's still handling their core business need (no audio feedback/looping.)
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Most people's computers are hooked up to speakers.
But this can cause problems when you're doing an interview over the internet: the sound from the speakers can be picked up the microphone, creating either a feedback squeal or an echoing effect as both of your words get played a few times before fading to silence.
I can tell you with near certainty that the reason they're asking for 'earbuds' isn't because they specifically need 'earbuds' for the process. It's because they've run into enough audio problems that they just ask for them up-front in order to save time and hassle.
So regular headphones will definitely be okay - it's still handling their core business need (no audio feedback/looping.)
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Most people's computers are hooked up to speakers.
But this can cause problems when you're doing an interview over the internet: the sound from the speakers can be picked up the microphone, creating either a feedback squeal or an echoing effect as both of your words get played a few times before fading to silence.
I can tell you with near certainty that the reason they're asking for 'earbuds' isn't because they specifically need 'earbuds' for the process. It's because they've run into enough audio problems that they just ask for them up-front in order to save time and hassle.
So regular headphones will definitely be okay - it's still handling their core business need (no audio feedback/looping.)
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
Most people's computers are hooked up to speakers.
But this can cause problems when you're doing an interview over the internet: the sound from the speakers can be picked up the microphone, creating either a feedback squeal or an echoing effect as both of your words get played a few times before fading to silence.
I can tell you with near certainty that the reason they're asking for 'earbuds' isn't because they specifically need 'earbuds' for the process. It's because they've run into enough audio problems that they just ask for them up-front in order to save time and hassle.
So regular headphones will definitely be okay - it's still handling their core business need (no audio feedback/looping.)
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
answered 6 hours ago
Kevin
1,263311
1,263311
And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
add a comment |
And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
And iff you have them use a real sound card and mic (I suspect the OP does not but its good advice.
– Neuromancer
3 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
They almost certainly requested that you use earbuds to avoid the common problem of computer speakers creating feedback.
Just wear your headphones and they will probably think nothing of it. If you feel the need to say something, you could say,
You asked me to wear earbuds, but I only had these headphones. I hope you can hear me OK.
If the interviewer were upset about this for some reason, that might be a red flag that this will not be a nice company to work for.
Many people, including myself, use full-size headphones in professional videoconferencing settings. Your choice of clothing and your lighting are far more important.
answered 3 hours ago
bendodge
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up vote
0
down vote
They almost certainly requested that you use earbuds to avoid the common problem of computer speakers creating feedback.
Just wear your headphones and they will probably think nothing of it. If you feel the need to say something, you could say,
You asked me to wear earbuds, but I only had these headphones. I hope you can hear me OK.
If the interviewer were upset about this for some reason, that might be a red flag that this will not be a nice company to work for.
Many people, including myself, use full-size headphones in professional videoconferencing settings. Your choice of clothing and your lighting are far more important.
answered 3 hours ago
bendodge
293
add a comment |
up vote
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up vote
0
down vote
They almost certainly requested that you use earbuds to avoid the common problem of computer speakers creating feedback.
Just wear your headphones and they will probably think nothing of it. If you feel the need to say something, you could say,
You asked me to wear earbuds, but I only had these headphones. I hope you can hear me OK.
If the interviewer were upset about this for some reason, that might be a red flag that this will not be a nice company to work for.
Many people, including myself, use full-size headphones in professional videoconferencing settings. Your choice of clothing and your lighting are far more important.
answered 3 hours ago
bendodge
293
They almost certainly requested that you use earbuds to avoid the common problem of computer speakers creating feedback.
Just wear your headphones and they will probably think nothing of it. If you feel the need to say something, you could say,
You asked me to wear earbuds, but I only had these headphones. I hope you can hear me OK.
If the interviewer were upset about this for some reason, that might be a red flag that this will not be a nice company to work for.
Many people, including myself, use full-size headphones in professional videoconferencing settings. Your choice of clothing and your lighting are far more important.
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The goal is probably to avoid having a feedback loop (or overcompensating echo canceller) on your end; especially if there will be multiple people in a speakerphone setup on the company's end.
– Chris Stratton
Nov 14 at 20:02
Most cellphones now days bring earbuds with them when you buy it. See if you don't have any of them lying around or forgotten
– DarkCygnus
Nov 14 at 20:29
2
they have them at dollar tree. I fear if you can't afford those you can't afford a job ramp-up...
– dandavis
Nov 14 at 21:35
What if someone can't use earbuds? The places they go are where my hearing aids go. I have to use headphones.
– David Thornley
Nov 14 at 22:16
1
@dandavis - That is horrible. I hope you are not homeless and poor - and trying to better yourself. It could happen to you
– Ed Heal
Nov 15 at 0:14