Telephonic Interview Tips

What gets you entitled for a telephonic interview in the first place?

Your CV is perfect, and your cover letter was impressive! You have successfully grabbed the attention of the employer you’ve caught a potential employer’s attention and now is the time to get in touch!

As simple as it may sound, one must not go too easy on telephonic interviews. It is as important as any other standard personal round of interview! In fact you may actually have to work harder to make yourself stand out.

So it’s important to be prepared how do you prepare for this bold new frontier of employment screening? Luckily almost all of the standard rules from in person interviews still apply, so the basic prep work is essentially the same but there are some telephonic interview tips specific than can really be of help:

1. Take It As Seriously just like an In Person Interview

Yes, this is a real interview so we better treat it like one! What it means is to be ready. Ensure that you plan the schedule well ahead and re up and ready to face it with energy and crispness in your voice.  Even an ounce of laziness or sleepiness is surely going to be identified by the interviewer.

Pro Tip: If you get an unscheduled call and you doubt if it’s from the interviewer, we suggest you don’t take. Prepare yourself for the interview and then call back to rock the show. In case you answer the call when you are not ready, inform the interviewer that you cannot speak at the moment and will call back at a certain time.

 2. Focus and keep away from all distractions:

Before you get on the call ensure you are not distracted by any kind of a thing. Make sure the TV is off. You cannot be watching TV even on mute – Turn it off! Choose a standard place to sit down and have all the material required for quick access.

It’s very easy for the interviewer to gauge if you are distracted and it’s not appreciated.

Inform everyone at home that you will be busy and cannot be disturbed!

Make sure you’re presenting yourself in the most professional way possible, from the very first “Hello,” all the way to the “Goodbye.”

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3. Do Some Research Before the Interview

We always recommend doing some basic research. You could be applying to so many companies; it helps a great deal in knowing a little bit about what they do and how they contribute. This will help you in positioning yourself as the best possible candidate.

They are obviously clear about the skills they are They’re looking for a specific set of knowledge, skills and abilities and it’s the person that embodies all of these that is going to get the job…and if you tailor your answers and show that you’re (honestly) that person…well, then…welcome to your new career!

4. Prepare Your Own Cheat Sheet

While you confidently answer all the questions, what remains equally important is to ask relevant questions. Such questions help in gaining insights making a fully conscious decision whether the job is right for you!

Ask about the different aspects of the job and express genuine interest and excitement in the opportunity.

The right questions not only help you get information you might need to make an informed decision regarding the job, but it also helps confirm your qualifications as the ideal candidate for the position.

5. Be thoughtful. Be thorough. Be concise.

Be sure you pronounce your words clearly. Speak slowly so that you are clearly understood. Do not panic. Be Confident. Be enthusiastic. Take it slow. That does not mean you are so slow that you kill the flow and interest. . And most importantly smile frequently.

The interviewer might not be able to see it, but they will be able to hear it…and that can go a long way in making you stand out for all the right reasons.

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 6. Be prepared for Standard Interview Questions

We can’t tell you for sure that the interviewer will ask you these, but it’s always helps to be prepared so you’re not caught off guard if they are asked! Do a lot of practice by answering them before your interview. 

a.       “Are you willing to relocate for this job”

b.       “Will you travel for this job?”

c.       “What interests you about this job?”

d.       “If you were hired, how soon can you start?”

 7. Send A Thank You Email After Phone Interview

Always ensure that you are writing a brief mail to the employer thanking him for the time and effort and about why you are excited to get hired!

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How to Develop Interview Skills: Get Geared!

1. Until you actually attend an interview you cannot be sure of the atmosphere or settings. To get yourself prepared try different setting as you practice all scenarios and see how you fare! To master interview skills Do a mock interview with a friend first, then in the next scenario answer the questions in front of 4 or more friends or colleagues. Alternatively, you may practice answering questions on telephone so that you may alter voice modulation. And lastly answer the same questions looking into the camera. You might want to really observe how different you sound in each of the methods. You must ensure you remain equally confident and likeable in all scenarios.

2. Irrespective of the type of interview, the most common question is bound to be regarding your personal traits, likes and dislikes. Practice answering this question in a confident manner and ensure you don’t sound over confident and cocky

3. Request a friend to write a few random questions of different topics of his choice and you pick any one of them. This is to check your spontaneous responses to unexpected questions. Ask your friend to include one question in which you might not know the answer, this helps to gauge how you will manage to answer a question to which you do not know the answer

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4. Watch videos of some standard interviews, and before the interviewee answers a question, pause the video to answer them yourself. This will help you understand how your responses are different from those who got selected. This can help you immensely not just with answers but also in eye contact, expressions and body language. 

5. Body language is a sure shot indicator of your personality and confidence than any other! Consider watching your own practice video with zero volume and see what your expressions and body language are showcasing . You could ask a friend to watch the video as well and see how they perceive your body. Try practising various other expressions and see the feedback they receive.

6. Interviews can sometimes last really long and sometimes can be very crisp. It becomes important to put forth your answer in such a way that it gives complete details, whether you have less time or more. For this communication skills come to play! Practice answering each question in different lengths of time, short, medium and long. Just be sure that your shortest answer must not skip any key-points. And your longest doesn't shift focus from the main concept. In this case soft skills training also will help a great deal.

7. Mock and be the interviewer and ask a friend to answer the questions instead. It really helps a great deal to be on the other side and observe what you expect and how they would like you to answer the question.

8. Have loads of fun! Look at it as an opportunity to to explore and learn. There is no point in being dead serious anyway! Always put a smile on your face and carry a positive spirit, even when you practice. Your good mood can influence others so keep the positive energy coming.

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