| It is quite common in the job market today for busy | | | | 3. Job Description - The job description is available to |
| employers to screen unqualified job applicants by using | | | | you on the job you have applied for. Having this in front |
| phone interviews. This type of interview can be even | | | | of you will give you the ability to speak about the job |
| more difficult than an in person interview because it is | | | | intelligently as well as aid you in the development of |
| that much more challenging to make that important | | | | questions to ask at the end of the interview. |
| first impression. | | | | 4. List of Questions and Answers - By educating |
| It is essential that you set up the time of your phone | | | | yourself with common interview questions related to |
| interview when you will have absolutely no distractions. | | | | your particular career as well as the keywords and |
| This includes children, television and dogs needing to go | | | | answers that employers listen for, you can greatly |
| outside. Additionally, you should be well prepared and | | | | improve your value as the interviewee. Having these |
| seated at a table with your references as well as five | | | | available in front of you will enable you to answer |
| important other things to have a successful phone | | | | these questions correctly without stumbling over your |
| interview. | | | | words or leaving important parts of your answer out. |
| 1. Resume - The interviewer will ask you questions | | | | 5. Points List - you should create a list of all of the |
| pertaining to your resume. If you hesitate and have to | | | | important points that you feel necessary to get across |
| think about an answer it could damage your resume's | | | | during the interview. As the interview progresses you |
| credibility. Having the resume handy in front of you | | | | can check the points off of your list. These points can |
| allows you to access information quickly. It can be | | | | be experience or attributes such as educated, team |
| helpful to make a copy of your resume with keywords | | | | player, quick learner, etc. |
| in a larger font that will help you to create your | | | | The goal of the phone interview is to get the face to |
| answers more quickly. | | | | face interview so you must sell yourself. You need to |
| 2. Cover Letter - Your cover letter will not only | | | | finalize your interview with a solid, selling closing |
| summarize your skills, but your job history as well. A | | | | statement that reminds the interviewer of why you |
| question may rise that having this available in front of | | | | are the ideal person to add to their team and why this |
| you will help you to answer efficiently. | | | | is the opportunity you have been looking for. |