Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Best Phone Interview Tips

Posted in Article, Interview Tips, Telephone Interview on Oct 25, 2011

Nowadays, initial screenings of job applicants who will be called for a face-to face interview are being done mostly thru telephone interviews. Interviewing by phone saves time and cut down on expenses especially in cases of out of town applicants. Since Interview Consulting recognized the importance of a phone interview; we would like to share with you some phone interview tips.

Preparing for a phone interview is just like an in-person interview. Make research on the company and the job you are applying for. List typical interview questions and be ready for your answers to interview questions.

In case the interviewer calls you at an awkward time, request if you can talk with him/her on some other time. To ensure that you and the interviewer fully comprehend each other’s words during a phone interview, better use a landline phone rather than your mobile phone.

Start your phone interview preparation by having a simulated interview with a family member or friend. Record your practice so you will be able to hear how you answer the interview questions and your voice quality over the phone. This can help you review your interview answers as well as lessen your filler words such as

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