I am Marat from EMMOTION, HR professional, career strategist and coach, and today
I'm sharing with you a few important details on ways to turn your telephone interview into
a success.
Phone interviews are often the first direct contact with a potential employer.
For hiring managers this call is a tool to shortlist the candidate list even further
from the CV screening.
Only the ones with a potential fit will make it to the face to face interviews.
That’s why you should take the telephone interview process seriously because this is
your key to a potential future role that you applied for.
The recruiters want to know that you are a match for the job based on your skills and
capabilities.
But even if you have outstanding qualifications and years of experience in the field, you
can’t guarantee your success unless you prepare.
#1.
Use all the advantages that the phone interview offers
Be ready for the call.
The phone interview allows you to have all the necessary information in front of you.
Prepare your CV, the job description, all your notes about the company and your responses
to interview questions.
#2.
Be enthusiastic and smile The tone of your voice is so important.
There are no visual clues over the phone so remember that your communication is a key.
Smiling will change it and make you sound more positive and energetic.
It will also make you more confident and enthusiastic.
Standing up can also be helpful during the interview, since this typically gives your
voice an upbeat and entertaining tone.
All of this will keep your interviewer more engaged.
#3.
Listen carefully and don’t interrupt
Don’t interrupt the interviewer, listen carefully and wait until they finish.
This call is not about you, concentrate to listen to what they are saying and take notes.
Many make the mistake of not retaining anything of what the recruiters tell about the job
and the company, due to being very nervous or anxious to speak.
Remember that the recruiter can give you a lot of information, some of it crucial to
adapting your answers properly.
A short pause after questions gives you a chance to think about what you’re going
to say rather than just rattling off whatever comes to your mind first.
Don’t feel uncomfortable to ask for clarification if you're not sure what the interviewer is
asking.
#4.
Be prepared to common questions and keep your notes ready
Have your answers ready for common job interview questions.
Typical questions like “Tell Me About Yourself”, “Why do you want to work for us?”, “Why
Should We Hire You”, “What are your strengths and weaknesses”, etc. can be asked for sure.
If you are unsure what to reply, some of my other videos might help, check them out.
Having the job description, your notes and answers is very helpful, but keep it to the
minimum and easily accessible.
It shouldn’t distract you from the conversation.
The call will flow easier if you are not constantly pausing and desperately searching for an example.
#5.
Keep your answers short and concise Be brief and to the point.
The more you talk, the more chances of losing the interviewers attention you face.
Listen to the questions and structure your answers so that they are clear and concise
– don’t ramble.
Speak with confidence.
If there is a moment of silence the interviewer is most likely writing down what you are saying,
certainly not waiting for you to talk non-stop!
#6 Ask questions and for the next steps
Prepare a few questions for a hiring manager and ask those.
It could be anything that genuinely interests you and that is related to the company or
the role.
Also ask what is the next step in the hiring process and offer to provide any additional
information that might help them in making their decision.
A few red flags to avoid!
Don't eat, chew gum or smoke during your call.
Don’t talk about money or starting dates unless you are asked about it.
Don’t be rude or negative with your responses.
It might sound so obvious but you wouldn’t believe how many candidates ruin their chances
by coming across unpleasant or irritated on the phone.
Try using the recruiter’s name during the call, after they introduce themselves.
This will show that you are professional and observant.
Your goal is to set up a face-to-face interview.
At the end of your conversation, after you thank the interviewer for their time and let
them know that it would be a pleasure to meet them in person.
Go get that job you want!
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