Telephone Interviews
Monday June 29, 2009
Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates. In addition, I know some people who have been hired solely as a result of a series of phone interviews.
Phone interviews are conducted just like in-person interviews. It's important take time to review the typical phone interview questions you'll be asked and to prepare answers. In addition, plan on being prepared for a phone conversation about your background and skills.
Our phone interview tips video will show you how to pull off your phone interview without a hitch.
More: Phone Interview Questions and Answers
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Comments
So true!
Another great resource on phone interviews is at the WSJ Career site I would recommend all candidates read, and if you are a TPR, get this into your candidate prep process immediately if you have clients who do phone “interivews.” They are not just screenings anymore!
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-jrrs
Jeff Skrentny, CERS
AskJeff@JeffersonInc.com
If you close your eyes while you’re talking on the phone, you will make a much better “connection”. When you do this, you are not distracted by stimuli around you and can really focus not only what the interviewer is saying, but also their tone of voice and overall general auditory impression you are receiving.
It’s a little thing – - but it can be the great connector in an interview.
Wonderful articles. Very concise, simple ideas and suggestions that people can either work with or implement quickly and easily. Thanks.