{"id":21628,"date":"2022-09-22T15:05:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T15:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/careersuccess\/?page_id=21628"},"modified":"2022-09-22T15:07:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T15:07:49","slug":"phone-interviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/careersuccess\/interviewing-101\/phone-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As time passes, more and more companies are relying on phone interviewing.<\/h1>

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To be competitive in the job market, it is time to learn the in\u2019s and out\u2019s of this new form of meeting potential employers. <\/h1>

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Preparation<\/h2>\n

Research the job and the company so you are prepared to discuss the company and your role if you were to be hired. Compile a list of answers to typical phone interview questions. In addition, have a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer.<\/p>\n

Confirm the Interview<\/h3>\n

Before the call, confirm all the details including the date, time and who you will be talking to. Be sure you know whether the interviewer is calling you or if you need to make the call.<\/p>\n

Choose an Interview Space<\/h3>\n

Use a quiet, comfortable, and private space. If you\u2019re at home, kick out kids, spouses, significant others, parents, pets and anyone else who is in the house and close the door.<\/p>\n

Have your resume in clear view taped to the wall or on your desk. Also, have a short list of your qualifications and skills specific to the job you\u2019re interviewing for close at hand. A \u201ccheat sheet\u201d will help you respond to related questions without fumbling for words.<\/p>\n

Have a pad and pen ready to jot down notes. Turn call waiting off on your phone and be sure to use a landline, not a cell phone, whenever possible. You don\u2019t want to have to worry about dropped calls.<\/p>\n

Use Proper Phone Interview Etiquette<\/h3>\n

Answer the phone yourself, let family members and\/or roommates know you are expecting a call. When you answer the phone, answer with your name i.e. Jane Doe (in a perky tone of voice) so the interviewer knows they have reached the right person.<\/p>\n

Use the interviewer\u2019s title during the conversation (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.). Only use a first name if they ask you to. Otherwise, use the formal title.<\/p>\n

Listen to the interviewer and don\u2019t interrupt. If you have something you want to say, jot it down on your note pad and mention it when it\u2019s your turn to talk.<\/p>\n

If you need a few seconds to gather your thoughts, don\u2019t worry, but don\u2019t leave too much dead air. If you need the interviewer to repeat the question, ask.<\/p>\n

Polish Up Your Telephone Communication Skills<\/h3>\n

During the phone interview, you\u2019ll need to sound as professional as you would if you were meeting the interviewer face to face:<\/p>\n