Telephone interview tips

Telephone interview tips Telephone interview tipsPosted October 13, 2011, by Helen Isbister Do make sure you dont have a silly voicemail or answering machine message. Dont make them think youre crazy and/or unprofessional before you even get to do the interview. Do get someone on the phone before the big day so you can practise going through some of your answers. Dont talk to a friend during the interview. Make sure call-waiting is deactivated and do the interview in a quiet place where you wont be interrupted. Do conduct the interview on a landline. Dont rely on a mobile they can be a little unpredictable. Do get out of bed, have a shower and get dressed. Dont wear a ratty pair of pyjamas. The interviewer wont be able to binnensee your teddy bear-covered boxers, but you will feel and sound more professional if you make an effort to look sharp. Do take advantage of the fact the interviewer cant see you. Have your resume and notes on stand-by so you can refer to them. Dont write out your answers word for word and recite them parrot-fashion. Do speak clearly and concisely. It can be more difficult to understand people over the phone. Dont be scared of silence. Rambling to fill in the vacant airwaves is not going to get you anywhere they are probably considering your response or getting ready to ask the next question. Do smile as you speak it will make you sound warm and enthusiastic. Dont be tempted to guzzle food during the interview if you tend to eat when you are nervous, make sure you put the custard tarts in the other room. Do schliff off the interview by asking questions about the job and the company and thanking the interviewer for their time. Dont think that because its a phone interview you can skip the usual formalities. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPop ular Career Searchesanimal handler interview questions and answersbeautician interview questions and answerssample interview questions and answers for administrative assistantlife coach interview questions and answersgiving interview feedback to candidates examples CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire ansprechbar Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineHelen IsbisterRelated ArticlesBrowse moreEMPLOYER RESOURCESWHS5 Skills You Need To Succeed In Work Health And Safety (WHS)Effectively planned and executed work health and safety (WHS) practices are good for a business and especially good for its staff. What skills do you need to pursue a career in WHS? Jordan has the answers.DesigningFashion DesigningFashion career fact sheetConsidering a career in fashion? Check out this fun fact sheet for everything you need to k now about the industry, at a glance.Job hunting tipsReference LetterHow to Write a Character ReferenceWhats the difference between a professional reference letter and a character reference? Get the low down on writing a character reference including a free sample response.