(Newswire.net — November 22, 2019) — In today’s digital world, phone interviews are becoming more popular as a means of vetting potential candidates for a job. Many interviews (both preliminary and final) are being held on phone. It’s important, therefore, to learn a few tips for a successful phone interview.
Tips for a Successful Phone Interview
In this post, we’ll discuss a few phone interview tips that will land you a job or a second interview. It features everything from taking the interview seriously to preparing your own cheat sheet as tips on how to prepare for the interview.
Take It Seriously
A phone interview is like any other interview, so take it seriously. That means you should be ready and make sure you’re well-rested — even if it is an internal interview that you want to ace. Set aside time before the phone call to prep for the interview. Get ready and dress appropriately to kick your mind into the right frame. You might be tempted to stick to your comfy jammies but dressing the part can go a long way in putting you in the right state of mind.
Do Some Research Before The Interview
It always helps to know a thing or two about the company you applied to so that you know what to do during the job interview. Double-check the job description and find out as much as you can about the company. If you know who’s going to be interviewing you, find out more about them. Look them up online but don’t go overboard. The best thing about doing your research on the company is that it allows you to tailor your answers to interview questions.
Listen and Don’t Dominate the Conversation
Inasmuch as you’re going to be answering questions, this is also a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that you’re a good listener. Let the interviewer guide the conversation. The last thing you want to do is turn the interview into a one-sided monologue. It also helps to keep a pen and paper nearby so you can jot down questions and notes and save them for the end.
Focus and Cut Out All Distractions
Try to keep away from any distractions. Turn off the TV so your mind is not drifting away as you talk to the interviewer and answer questions. The interviewer is likely to tell if you’re distracted and delaying your answers because you’re busy watching your favorite show or reading headlines from the crawler at the bottom of the news channel.
Prepare Your Own Cheat Sheet
A good interview involves more than just answering questions, you also need to ask the right ones. Asking the right questions will help you to get the information you need about the job and also helps to confirm your qualifications as the ideal candidate for the job. Express your genuine interest and excitement in the opportunity and ask about different aspects of the job. Also mention any solid characteristics you possess that are based off of the job description and what the employer is looking for.
Bottom Line
There are plenty of additional tips for a successful interview. For example, it helps to be ready for common interview questions and send a thank you letter after the interview. The trick with any interview is to be well prepared. Early preparation helps you to give the hiring manager a much more interesting and engaging experience.