Do you have a phone interview coming up?
Are you wondering what to say or how to say it so that you can make it on to the next
round of interviews?
If so, stay tuned because in this video I have 5 techniques to share with you that will
help you pass your phone interview and if you stay around until the end, I have a special
bonus just for you.
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I recently coached one of my clients through a phone interview and she did amazing.
So far, she's made it on to the next round of interviews and now more confident then
ever.
So today I'm going to share with you what worked for her and works for many of my other
clients when they do a phone interview.
Tip number 1, do your research.
Before the interview takes place, find out everything you can about the company.
They might ask you questions like "what do you know about us?' or "why do you want to
work here?'
Make sure you have a few bullet points written down that will help you answer these questions.
For example, make a note about how the company got started.
What is their vision?
What types of products and services do they offer?
Jot down what impresses you most about the company.
You'll want to use these bullet points later on when your on the phone with the interviewer.
Tip number two, find the perfect spot.
When the time comes, find a place that is free from distractions.
Also make sure you have really good cell phone service.
And try doing a test call or a mini-mock interview with a friend 30 minutes before the phone
comes in.
This will help you work out some of those interview day jitters and will help you build
up your confidence.
Tip number 3, have you resume in front of you.
Most likely the interviewer will ask you questions like "tell me about yourself" or "where are
you in your career?'
Having your resume in front of you will help you answer these questions quickly and efficiently.
This doesn't mean sharing personal experiences or stories.
It means painting a picture of your career.
Be able to walk them smoothly through your resume without rehashing it.
Point out special skills or experiences you’ve had that specifically relate to the new position.
Phone interviews normally go pretty quick so you won’t have long to share your career
story.
Tip number 4, have the job description in front of you.
You want to be able to create a create a connection between your experiences and the job requirements.
Having the job description right in front of you will really help you do this.
Highlight keywords and statements in the job description that directly relate to your experience
and demonstrate that you a well qualified candidate.
Jot down a few notes on the job description next to the items that you have had experience
with.
This will help you quickly answer interview questions that you asked about the specific
job.
Tip number 5, prepare a set of questions to ask the interviewer.
Asking questions in a interview shows your interest in the position and turns the interview
into a two-sided conversation.
Make sure the questions you ask relate specifically to the job.
Now, because phone interviews tend to run short, maybe 15 or 30 minutes, you only have
time to ask maybe two or three questions.
And if you don't know what questions to ask, no worries, I have you covered.
I created a video all about questions to ask in an interview and I'll go ahead and link
it up below.
Tip number 6, smile.
One of the best things you can do in a phone interview is to smile.
Not only will this calm your nerves, but it will help you come across more friendly and
approachable.
And believe it or not, when you smile, your voice changes and the person on the other
end of the phone will recognize this.
Tip number 7, don't ramble.
When we get nervous, we tend to ramble.
It's okay to take a deep breath before each questions is asked.
To overcome the urge to ramble, practice ahead of time.
Practice your response to common interview questions like "tell me about yourself", "why
should we hire you", "what do you know about our company."
Be prepared to answer these questions as efficiently as possible.
Again phone interviews, you don't have a lot of time.
To help you do this, check a video I created about how to answer one of most commonly asked
interview questions.
I provide exact responses for you to give and I'll go ahead and link that one up below.
Now to make sure you're in the right mindset during your job hunt, make sure you grab your
free copy of The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Your Job Search."
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