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Phone Interview
The job phone interview is widely used in today's job search market.
In this article you will learn the phone interview tips that will get you hired.
Phone
job interviews are used for screening candidates. When a candidate
passes the phone interview, the next step is in-person interviews.
This article will focus on phone interview tips and phone
interview etiquette.
Phone
interview tips
Keep a list of your
accomplishments next to the phone so that you have a "cheat
sheet" readily available.
Treat the phone
interview as an in person interview - if you have a child, get a
babysitter for the interview. You want to create an environment
where there aren't any distractions.
Some organizations
have a bad habit of calling out of the blue and expecting candidates
to be available. When you are searching for a job, never answer the
phone if you are not available to talk...just in case it's an
interviewer wanting an phone interview.
Many of the
questions you'll be asked during a phone interview won't be in-depth
questions. Instead, the questions will be primarily ones to
move the right candidates to the next phase of the interview
process.
A cell phone can
hinder a phone interview. The fuzzy reception and drop
calls can make for a frustrating phone call. Only include
your land line number on your resume. If you don't have
a land line, consider getting one specifically for job
searching. The connection of your phone service can make or break
your phone interview.
The end goal
of the phone interview is to get invited to a face-to-face
interview. For your best chance of making a positive
impression, determine your strengths and pinpoint examples
that showcase the best of your experience and your
qualifications.
One of the
main reasons of the phone interview is to determine your
salary requirements. Be ready to provide a range of your
expectations.
Phone
interview etiquette
Phone screens
are usually used for entry level and middle management
positions. That said, sometime higher level candidates are
required to participate in a phone interview. If that's the
case, put ego aside and respectfully go through the motions.
The person
who's calling may in human resources; someone who doesn't make
the hiring decision. That doesn't mean you shouldn't take the
conversation seriously. The HR rep is the one who submits your
name for further consideration to the hiring manager.
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