Phone Interview Tips and Questions
Nov 30, 2012
Phone Interview Tips to help you Succeed
Whenever I am asked to present at a local college on job search techniques, I usually get asked this question, “What should I do to prepare for a phone interview?” Many students are equipped with face-to-face interview tips but are also looking for phone interview tips and questions. The good news is, phone interviews can be less intimidating than a face-to-face interviews, but you still want to be prepared and showcase that you are the right person for the job.
Here are a few phone interview tips:
- Answer the phone in a professional manner.
- Make sure you take the call in a quiet place and turn off all distractions that could cause you to lose your attention or create loud background noise.
- Have a copy of your resume in front of you. Having this in front of you will make sure you will not be caught off guard if the interviewer asks a question about something on your resume.
- Make sure to research the position and company with which you are interviewing with. If you know information about the company that will help you stand out and showcase your interest in both the position and the company.
- Ask questions and ask for that face-to-face interview.
- Don’t be pushy, but let them know that you would love the opportunity to meet with them to further discuss the position and why you would be a good fit.
Typically, phone interviews are used to filter out unqualified applicants. Some phone interview questions that you may be expected to answer are:
1) Why would you be a good fit for the position?
2) What do you know about XYZ Company?
3) What are your career goals?
Always spend time preparing for any interview regardless of is a phone interview or a face-to-face. Usually, the interviewer can sense someone that has not prepared for the meeting. If you are a local university and are interested in having one of our qualified workforce management experts come and provide job search tips and techniques.
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