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.”
You might like this: How to develop Interview Skills
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.
You might want to read this: Three difficult interview questions and how to answer them
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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