Tips for Telephone Interviews • Tips for Telephone Interviews by admin Employers use telephone interviews as a means to identify and recruit job candidates. Telephone interviews are often used to select candidates to reduce the number of candidates to be invited for interviews in person. Also used as a way to reduce the costs associated with interviewing candidates – in the city. While you are actively seeking employment, it is important to prepare for a telephone interview on a blink of an eye. You never know when a recruiter or a networking contact might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk. Check out these suggestions, so take a look at our suggestions for a phone interview video advice to haul out of the telephone conversation without a hitch. Be ready to interview Preparing for an interview by phone as you would for regular maintenance. Compile a list of your strengths and weaknesses, and a list of answers to typical telephone interview questions. In addition, the plan prepared for a phone conversation about your background and skills. Keep your resume has a clear view on the desktop, or tape on the wall near the phone, so it is useful when you want to answer questions. They have a short list of accomplishments available to review. Have a pen and paper handy to take notes. Turn call waiting on your call is not interrupted. If time is not convenient, ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives. Clear the room – evict the kids and pets. Turn off the radio and television. Close the door. Unless you are sure that your cell phone service will be perfect, consider using a landline rather than your cell phone to avoid dropped calls or static on the line. Maintenance practices Talking on the phone is not as easy as it seems. I’ve always had a good practice. There is one friend or family member to make a mockery of the interview and a tape recording so you can see how the voice on the phone. All the recorder is running. You can listen to the “UMS” and “UHS” and “okays” and you can enjoy reduced from your common language. Even practical answers to typical questions you are asked. During the telephone interview No smoking, chewing gum, eating or drinking. Keep a glass of water handy in case you need to moisten your mouth. Smile. Smiling is a positive image of the listener and change the tone of voice. Speak slowly and clearly. Use the person’s title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if you are asked about it. It does not interrupt the interviewer. Take your time – it is perfectly acceptable to take a minute or two to collect your thoughts. Enter your answers short. Remember the goal is to set-up a face to face interview. After thanking the interviewer asked if he could meet in person.
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:37:53 +0000
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