HOW TO SURVIVE A PHONE INTERVIEW
AKA:
Just because you are home, doesn’t mean you should wear sweat pants!
You might think that being at home for an interview means a more laid back setting. But the key to a successful phone interview is being as attentive as if you are sitting in the Hiring Manager’s office.
I once conducted a phone interview where I repeated the question several times, because the applicant had Oprah on and wasn’t fully listening (to me, or Oprah).
Below, are 11 tips to ACE your phone interview
1. Shut your email, unplug your ears from the Ipod, close the magazines and books and don’t forget to turn off the TV. I will know if it’s on.
2. Answer the phone professionally- Good Morning, this is Deborah, is more professional than “hey what’s up”.
3. Smile while you speak. Smiling shows up in your voice.
4. “Dress Up” for the interview, if you look good, you sound good.
5. Try standing. This helps bring the energy UP.
6. Don’t put your interviewer on hold to answer an incoming call.
7. Yuck, don’t cough or sneeze into the phone.
8. Be prepared. Have your resume, job description, pens and calendar on your desk.
9. Avoid taking the call from a cell phone unless you're absolutely certain that your connection is good and that you won't get disconnected.
10. Always send a follow up Thank You note.
11. Be personable. A warm voice and a sense of humor will go a long way toward establishing a friendly rapport with interviewers.
You only have one time to make a first impression.
Like this? let me know. Deborah@getthatjobTODAY.com
You might think that being at home for an interview means a more laid back setting. But the key to a successful phone interview is being as attentive as if you are sitting in the Hiring Manager’s office.
I once conducted a phone interview where I repeated the question several times, because the applicant had Oprah on and wasn’t fully listening (to me, or Oprah).
Below, are 11 tips to ACE your phone interview
1. Shut your email, unplug your ears from the Ipod, close the magazines and books and don’t forget to turn off the TV. I will know if it’s on.
2. Answer the phone professionally- Good Morning, this is Deborah, is more professional than “hey what’s up”.
3. Smile while you speak. Smiling shows up in your voice.
4. “Dress Up” for the interview, if you look good, you sound good.
5. Try standing. This helps bring the energy UP.
6. Don’t put your interviewer on hold to answer an incoming call.
7. Yuck, don’t cough or sneeze into the phone.
8. Be prepared. Have your resume, job description, pens and calendar on your desk.
9. Avoid taking the call from a cell phone unless you're absolutely certain that your connection is good and that you won't get disconnected.
10. Always send a follow up Thank You note.
11. Be personable. A warm voice and a sense of humor will go a long way toward establishing a friendly rapport with interviewers.
You only have one time to make a first impression.
Like this? let me know. Deborah@getthatjobTODAY.com
Outstanding post! Thanks for the tips, some tips would be great.
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