Tips for interview over the phone

April 23, 2011 admin Leave a comment

Tips for interview over the phone

Due to its geographical locating of a company, the cost of transport or different schedules, an interview on the phone can often be the first contact with a possible employer. That’s why we offer some tips on the topic, we hope we find useful.

Objective – The idea of a telephone interview is to get a personal interview and to gather more information about future steps in the recruitment process.

Training – To have at hand a support writing, a pen and a copy of your CV to your next to you. Avoid background noise. Also avoid to use a wireless telephone or a mobile, you might like to leave the reception you want.

How to talk

Keep the receiver to the distance a centimeter of the lips and speaks directly into it.

Smile and be enthusiastic. Your enthusiasm will be forwarded immediately to the interviewer.

Speaks in the manner customary and sure you talkin loud enough so you can be heard.

Let the largest part of the conversation on the interviewer. When you’re asked something, the more thorough answer to cat. Uses the opportunity to put your skills and experience in value.

When the interview is ready, gives to understand that you’re really interested in schedule a personal interview at the headquarters of the interviewer.


Advice during the interview

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Advice during the interview

A firm handshake. Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, be it man or woman.  Always look in the eyes of person you squeeze his hand.

Smile. A smile shows confidence. Try to smile often. Also, do not be afraid to gesticulate while answering a question. This suggests enthusiasm.

Body language. Use proper body posture and look the interviewer in the eye. Sit on a chair with your back straight, never bent.

Speak clearly. Do not stutter. It shows lack of confidence. Speak in a tone sure. This sends trust.

Listen before talking. Be sure you understand the question. If not, you ask the interviewer to clarify. Do not be afraid to book you a little time to think before answering. Employers are impressed by someone who thinks the answer.

Give short answers. Reply concise and to the point. Buying time suggests that we do not have the answer to the question.

Former employer. Never say anything negative about present or former employer. No matter how much you disliked the engagement, find a way to find the positive side of experience.

Be honest. Do not lie when asked about something you have done. For the next question will be “Tell me about it.”

Know your resume. Be prepared to discuss any past facts in your CV. Many people invent experiences in their CV. Avoid it, since the only landmark that interviewer has about you is your resume that you present.

Do not show your bad parts. Most times at the end of the interview, the two sides begin to feel comfortable with each other. Do not let this push you to feel comfortable to say things about you that would not be known by the interviewer. Always keep things in the professional sphere.