Interview Tips

Phone Interview Tips

  1. Sound positive, self-confident and focused

    The recruiter has called you indicates that your resume or a member of your network has given him or her a favorable impression of you. You need to confirm this impression. Put a smile on your face and into your voice.

    You need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and interest through your voice and telephone manner. Check your voice by taping your voice. Listen it very carefully and make the necessary changes.

  2. Write out your responses and practice reading them aloud

    This will help you to remember the response. By knowing what to say, you will seem more confident and all qualities that recruiters seek in candidates. Most candidates usually are asked about their salary expectations during screening interviews. Recruiters and employers usually have a salary range in mind, and while often unwilling to share it at this stage, they expect you to answer.

    Your objective at this point is to win acceptance and be recommended for further consideration. Accordingly, you may want to avoid providing a direct answer to this question. These issues could include non-cash benefits and compensation, scope of responsibilities, work environment, job location, career advancement and others.

  3. Ask about the next step

    At the end of the interview, tell the recruiter you are interested. Ask about the next step in the interview process as well as the hiring timetable. If you do not receive a positive response and you are sincerely interested, ask the recruiter if he or she has any areas of concern.

    If there is a misunderstanding about you or the recruiter does not seem certain that you are suitable, try to clarify the problem, then ask again about the next step and timetable.

  4. After the Interview

    After the phone interview. Following are some points which we have to consider after the phone interview:

    • Take notes about how you answered and what you were asked.
    • Remember to say "thank you." at the end of conversation.

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