A phone interview is often the first step in the hiring process. So chances are you may not know as much about the company you’re interviewing for as you’d like. There isn’t really an excuse not to research the company you’re interviewing for these days.
Know the Interviewer
Networking is key Some companies let you know who would be interviewing you in advance. If they don’t, see if you can ask them. Knowing who is your interviewer in advance allows you to research the person on LinkedIn, or online.
With a phone interview, you can choose the location. So choose a setting where you won’t be disturbed! Make sure you’re in a quiet room where no one will barge in halfway, and all possible distractions are taken care of.
If you can, go for a landline. Your new smartphone may be fancy, but signal problems, email audio blips, and battery issues are just a few problems that can and will crop up. You want to be impressing your interviewer in the first 5 minutes of your conversation, not endlessly repeating “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?”
Make Sure You Cheat
One of the biggest differences (and advantages) you have in a phone interview is that the interviewer is not able to see you. So make sure this exam is an open-book one! You should have notes on everything
Body Language
This is a phone interview. So why the hell are we talking about body language? It’s true that the interviewer cannot see you. But your voice reveals more than you think. Smile. A smile translates across the telephone line, and also instantly improves your mood.
If you’ve done your previous steps right, you should know quite a bit about your interviewer. Remember not to seem completely impersonal during the interview. You have the notes
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