The page “How to prepare a phone interview?” gives you the best tips to be ready for your phone interview.
1. Prior the interview
- Keep your resume in clear view in the case you need to answer questions
- Have a list of compealing stories that highlight your accomplishments
- Have company information summurized including critical points describing your employer and the company’s products
- Highlight the key attributes on the job description and your resume where there is alignment
- Prepare a short list of questions
- Have a pen and paper
- Dress as a normal interview
- Clear the room
- Place a sign ‘do not disturb’ on the door
2. Types of phone interviews
- Information gathering Interviews: see if you are a good fit with the company
- Screening call: In order to narrow the pool of applicants invited in-person
- In depth telephone interview: Interviewed by a hiring comittee over a speakerphone (used for long-distance interview)
3. During the interview
- Speak slowly and enunciate clearly
- Smile
- Use the person’s title (Mr or Ms) and their last name
- Do not interrupt the interviewer
- Take your time
- Give succint answers
- Tell a brief example/story of your experiences
4. Before you hang up
- Thank the interviewer for the opportunity
- Get contact information for follow-up questions
- Ask about the hiring timeline: When are you looking to have a decision made?
5. After the interview
- Takes notes about what you were asked and how you answered
- Follow up with a thank-note that reiterates your interest in the job
