9 things to know before a phone Interview

Just in case you have a phone interview coming up, I wanted to share with you some very good tips you probably haven't thought of.

Almost all first interviews these days are over the phone.

Employers are doing this to save time, their time.

Anyways, if you've got a phone interview coming up here's 9 quick tips to help get you prepared.

1) Be enthusiastic: Some people find it helps to smile while they talk. Find a quiet place where no one can disturb you or any unwanted noise disturbances. And in a lighter mood you better hope and pray because that isn't the time your BF,GF or anyone should be calling also at that particular time because Interruptions caused by dropped or incoming calls just add stress you don't need.

2) Have a list of questions prepared: Well-thought-out questions show you're really interested in the company and the job. Also, have your resume in front of you. Make sure it's the same version the interviewer has.

3) Never interrupt: Silently count to two or three seconds after the interviewer stops talking before you start.

4) Ask about next steps: At the end of the call, ask how well your qualifications meet the company's needs. This will give you a chance to address minor issues immediately. Then ask when you can meet with them in person.

5) Say thanks: Follow up with an e-mail. While you're at it, briefly remind the interviewer how your skills and achievements can help the company meet its goals.

6) Eat a cough drop before the call: A medicated cough drop, especially one with menthol will be good for your voice. It's a small but helpful thing.

7) Avoid saying "um" or "ah": Try replacing those sounds with a pause, which is a sign of intelligence.

Take notes: Jot down topics and questions that seem to be of particular interest to the person interviewing you, so you can touch on these when you send your thank-you.

9) Even if you decide you don't want the job, proceed as if you did: You never know whom you might meet at in-person interviews, and what networking opportunities could result.

To your success...

This is a nice tip. Thanks OP

This is very good. Thumbs up Mr OP

Nice one Op.

Nice information. Thumbs up

How i wish i knew this before my first phone interview. Nice tips

I didnt knw dere was sumtin lyk a phone interview

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Informative!

How many companies in Nigeria actually conduct phone interviews

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Informative

Thanks OP

Wonderful tips....these are some of the things that make Nairaland a site to be...

Very educative, no knowledge is a waste. Thumbs up OP

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nice tips!
Just did a video interview interview for Kerry group.. Something tells me , Ild have preferred a phone or direct one instead..

Thanks

I will try to remember .anyway NEXT

OK. I concur

Nice tips

The most important is " don't ever miss the fucking call"

10. Without good network signal all the above listed things are irrelevant. We are in Nigeria, MTN network is wack.

thanks for the info, I think it's also important to disable call waiting when you want to have phone interview.
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I came to masturbate on this thread

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How i wish i knew this before my first phone interview. Nice tips

[b][/b]atleast hu now know yhu have to take cough drops abi

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how does this phone interview thing work... will they email you or call you ahead of time to fix a time for the interview? or they just call you out of the blue and interview you? I'm expecting one that's why I'm asking..

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