| With the advent of technology, mobile phones have | | | | practice. Be aware that answering questions is not |
| become an integral part of our lives. Because of this | | | | easy so practice answering questions via the phone. |
| more hiring managers use phone interviews to narrow | | | | You can ask a friend or a family member to give you |
| down the list of possible job applicants for in-person | | | | an interview for extra practice. In addition, it is best that |
| interviews. A Phone interview is usually considered as | | | | you record your conversation so that you will know |
| the initial interview and is done by most companies to | | | | what areas you need to improve.o Talk professionally |
| minimize cost during job applicant search. | | | | on the phone. During the interview, guarantee that you |
| Generally, this type of interview is not scheduled. Hiring | | | | are in a noise free environment if possible. Make sure |
| managers will call possible job applicants without giving | | | | that you have no food in your mouth while talking |
| any notice. Hence, it is important that you are well | | | | otherwise the interviewer may feel insulted. Also make |
| prepared every time. You will never know when a | | | | sure that your voice is as clear as a glass so the |
| hiring manager will give you a phone job interview. | | | | interviewer will not have to repeat themselves.o Smile |
| These interviews can be pulled off easily once you | | | | on the phone. Why smile when no one can see you? |
| know some of the tips below.o Prepare, prepare, | | | | Smiling will reflect a positive vibe to the interviewer. |
| prepare. Since this interview is an initial interview it is | | | | When you smile, the tone of your voice will change |
| crucial that you are well prepared at any given time. In | | | | positively. Though the interviewer cannot see your |
| your spare time list your strengths and weaknesses, | | | | face, it is still recommended that you smile so that the |
| including your skills, attributes and experience. Be sure | | | | interviewer will hear your positive tone.o Say Thank |
| to bring the list anywhere you go. The list will be your | | | | You. As a courtesy, thank your interviewer after the |
| guide in answering some of the questions during the | | | | interview is finished. This is a sign of respect to the |
| interview.o Bring and post your resume where it is | | | | interviewer and it will also reflect your maturity and |
| visible. Typically in an interview, you will be asked about | | | | positive traits. |
| your educational and/or work background. Your | | | | Phone interviews have become an important part of |
| resume helps you highlight the important skills that the | | | | the hiring process so expect that a company will give |
| interviewer wants to hear on the other side of the line. | | | | you a phone job interview prior to a face-to-face |
| So make sure that your resume is visible or near your | | | | interview. It is wise that you practice and be prepared |
| telephone line.o Practice, practice, practice. Like all | | | | for it because the company you have applied to may |
| interviews, handling a phone job interview requires | | | | call in any minute now. |