| The phone interview is typically used by hiring | | | | keep a few things in mind: |
| managers to screen possible job candidates rather | | | | The person interviewing you can't see you (and you |
| than having to invite all of them in for longer face to | | | | obviously can't see them either) so remember that |
| face interviews. | | | | they are judging not only what you say, but how you |
| The phone interview is used to then cull the list of | | | | say it. |
| potential candidates down to a smaller group of people | | | | Ensure that you are in a quiet place when the phone |
| who meet certain criteria and appear to be suitable for | | | | interview occurs. |
| the job. | | | | Ensure that you answer the phone at the time the |
| In my experience, employers who I've worked with | | | | interview takes place. Don't miss the call! |
| who utilize phone interviews often do so for two main | | | | Don't get distracted during the interview. Ensure you |
| reasons. | | | | are alone and can't be distracted by anyone or |
| First they might be the type of hiring manager who for | | | | anything. |
| whatever reason likes to start with a large group of | | | | If you're using a cordless phone, make sure you have |
| potential candidates and then quickly go through the list | | | | good reception and that it's fully charged. It's not a |
| to identify a smaller group that they want to interview | | | | great idea to use a cellphone unless you're sure you |
| face to face in more detail. | | | | are going to have 100% perfect reception. |
| Secondly, hiring managers often utilize the phone | | | | As with a face to face interview, try to get an idea |
| interview as a method of interviewing out of town | | | | from the person interviewing you what happens next |
| candidates who don't live in the same city (or state | | | | in the interview process before the call ends ie. When |
| province/country) as the hiring company. | | | | will you hear back from them? Is there a face to face |
| When you have a phone interview set up you need to | | | | interview next? |