Keep in mind that an interview conducted over the phone is just as important as one conducted in an office. You need to prepare for your interview just as you would any other interview. Review questions and practice your answers. Make a list of questions you want to ask. You might also want to study up on the employer you are interviewing with.
Always keep your resume and the job ad in front of you during the interview. Avoid preparing a pile of documents. If you have a stack of papers in front of you, you shuffle the papers.
If at all possible, use a home phone line for the interview. Cell phones can be unreliable. A home phone is both more reliable and free of static. Set aside time for the interview. Make sure you are in a quiet place and that will allow you plenty of time to talk.
Make sure you set aside plenty of time for your interview. You never want to abruptly halt an interview or disrupt it in any way. Take the call in a private room located away from kids, animals and other potential distractions.
Try to speak up and pronounce your words clearly. Remember; the quality of your voice is your first and only impression. Smile as you speak, it shows in your voice. This is a first impression! Speak passionately, but avoid becoming too animated or excited. This could make it difficult for the interviewer to understand you.
Another great tip is to dress for a telephone interview just as you would in an in-office interview. While no one will actually see you, you will feel more professional. .
If an employer cold calls you and asks to do an interview on the spot, politely ask if you can call back at a better time. Always give a time when you will call back.
Subject: Preparing for a Phone Interview 
Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:20 pm
