Because of the geographic dispersion of potential participants, most interviews will be conducted using video technology such as Skype or Google Hangouts to avoid incurring large travel costs. Although using video interviews for academic research is relatively new, the body of research around it is growing \cite{deakin_skype_2014} 604. In one study, several participants actually chose to interview over Skype, indicating that its use was normal to them \cite{deakin_skype_2014}  607. Video interviews are recommended in cases where participants are too far apart to allow for face-to-face interviews \cite{seitz_pixilated_2015} 2, and work well for projects with less-personal topics such as study abroad experiences \cite{seitz_pixilated_2015} 5. Because this study involves mostly professional decisions, rather than personal life experience, video interviews are a solid methodological choice.
Some weakness in the video interview medium do have to be mitigated. The limited contact inherent in video interviews can make it harder to establish rapport, but Seitz suggests that slowing down and clarifying talk, repeating answers and questions, paying close attention to facial expressions, and e-mailing before the interview to establish rapport can all contribute to more successful interviews \cite{seitz_pixilated_2015} 5. In addition, some participants actually felt more comfortable because they could participate while staying in their own space \cite{seitz_pixilated_2015} 2. Deakin and Wakefield found that a lack of rapport made Skype participants somewhat more likely to be absent at their interview time, and suggest that this effect can be lessened through e-mailing participants several times before the interview \cite{deakin_skype_2014}.
Because not all potential participants will have access to Skype, and some of those that do may not have enough bandwidth to use the video function \cite{seitz_pixilated_2015} 5, where necessary, interviews will be conducted with audio only or over the phone. Deakin and Wakefield found that when video and audio were both non-functional, they were still able to carry on with the interview by using Skype’s text function \cite{deakin_skype_2014} 611. While this is not ideal, it will be done as necessary to capture the broadest amount of information possible.