Top Phone Interview Tips!
- Use a landline.You don’t want to risk having problems with cell phone service. It is irritating for employers to conduct interviews if the call breaks up frequently or is dropped completely.
- Keep your materials handy. Its good to lay everything out in front of you, including your resume, notes about your career objective, and a pen and pad of paper for taking notes.
- Steer clear of distractions. Find a quiet place to interview and stay there! There shouldn’t be any noise in the background to distract you or your potential employer.
- Speak slowly and clearly. When you speak to people face-to-face, you are able to understand what they are saying more clearly because you can see their mouth move. So in a way, you are reading their lips! Neither you nor your potential employer will be able to do this over the phone though.
- Remember – you can’t be seen. That means that anything you say cannot be interpreted by your body language. Beware of jokes or sarcastic remarks. Maintain your professionalism; stay on target with the interview topics and focus on key information.
- No eating, drinking or chewing gum! This is self-explanatory. However, you should eat beforehand to get your brain going and so you can focus properly.
- Prepare questions ahead of time. Just like in a personal interview, prepare a few questions to ask your potential employer at the end of your phone interview.
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