typical phone interview advice

Phone interviews are held for two reasons: (1) screening purposes and (2) for a full fledge interview when the job candidate lives out of state.

For screening purposes, the call is usually placed by a HR clerk who doesn't have a say in the hiring decision. That said, the information the clerk passes along to decision makers determines whether or not you are invited in for an in person meeting.

Telephone interview questions asked of you during the screening process aren't hard hitting. You can expect the following questions:

	When are you available to start employment?
	What are your salary requirements?
	Why are you looking for another position?
	Tell me about yourself.
	Tell me about your typical work day.

For a full interview you can expect telephone interview questions to mimic "in person interviews, including:

	What is your greatest weaknesses?
	What is your greatest strength?
	Why should I hire you?
	What is your greatest accomplishment?
	Tell me about a time when you had to placate an upset customer.
	How would you describe your leadership skills?

phone job interview tips

The drawback of a telephone interview is that the interviewer can only rely on your voice to make a decision. The interviewer doesn't have the benefit of seeing your nonverbal communication. To enhance your speaking style, stand up during the conversation. The act of standing up automatically projects confidence.

	Keep a copy of your resume and a list of talking points you want to bring up during the interview.
	Phone interview etiquette dictates that you clear the room, and if you have a nosy household clear the house, to eliminate distractions.
	Record yourself answering interview questions and take note of your vocal fillers...use of "huh" "um"...and do what you can to eliminate those unprofessional distractions from your communication.

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