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Having a job interview via the phone can be somewhat nerve wracking if you have never done it before.<\/p>\nHaving a job interview via the phone can be somewhat nerve wracking if you have never done it before.<\/p>\n
For those who pride themselves on their physical presence in a room, it can seem a little daunting, as they only have their voice to rely on. For others, the thought of not having to worry about how you look or what to wear is a definite perk. Either way, an interview is still an interview and you should be on top form even if you don\u2019t have to go into your prospective employer\u2019s offices.<\/p>\n
Telephone interviews are a lot more commonplace these days, and are often used as a way for the employer to gather certain basic information about you. This enables them to inexpensively review possible candidates in the early stages of the recruitment process.<\/p>\n
Depending on the job, and if there are more possible interviews to come after the phone call, the employer may just be on the lookout for a clear, confident telephone manner and intelligent interview answers to some set questions. This approach to telephone interviews uses the call as a way to narrow down the pool of applicants. However, don\u2019t take this for granted, as many telephone interviews can last quite some time (up to an hour and a half) and expect you to give detailed answers on information such as your relevant previous experience.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t panic! Here are some worthwhile tips for you to bear in mind before and during your interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n A telephone interview is still a normal job interview, and you should treat it as such. Don\u2019t get caught off guard and make sure the time that you arranged for your interview is suitable; a quiet time when you won\u2019t be interrupted by kids, pets, or have a lot of background noise. This can be harder during a phone interview seeing as you can be wherever you want to be, so set some preparation time before the call to get your head together and get \u2018in the zone\u2019.<\/p>\n Make sure you have your CV\/resum\u00e9 and other important documents to hand and easy to refer back to whilst giving your interview answers. Do the same for any other pieces of information you think you might need. A copy of the job role and description from the company should be among these. This brings us to our next point- research.<\/p>\n Prior to any job interview, you should have done your research. Not just about the role you are applying for, but about the company as a whole; employers are far more inclined to think you have the skills for the job if you already know a lot about them, what they stand for and how they work. Even if this information isn\u2019t talked about at first, the fact that you know it will benefit you at some point along the way. Also make sure you have a pen and paper handy in order to take notes of what they are saying, as it can be quite embarrassing having to call back up to ask for information a second time.<\/p>\nKeep Your Guard Up<\/h2>\n
Do Your Research<\/h2>\n
Swot Up on Your Interview Answers<\/h2>\n