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Wednesday, 12 May 2010 00:09 |
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The Successful Telephone Interview - "Stand Up, Smile and Deliver" |
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The telephone interview is becoming increasingly important to employers when asssessing potential candidates for positions. Economics have made it difficult to bring candidates to headquarters for personal interviews. |
The telephone call from an employer may come at a scheduled time or at the whim of the interviewer. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the interview:
* Set aside a designated space as your interview area - remove all distractions.
* Turn off call waiting immediately upon answering the phone.
* Stand up. Your voice will project much better with an erect posture.
* Smile. The tone of your voice will improve and your enthusiasm will be more evident.
* Speak slowly and enunciate clearly.
* If the call is prescheduled. warm up your voice by speaking or singing prior to answering the call.
* If it is an unexpected call, clear your throat prior to answering the call.
* Tape your resume to a wall where you can view it while standing and speaking on the phone.
* Have a list of cue word responses available for typical questions, in easy to read print.
* Keep all research materials on the employer within easy reach of the phone.
* Have a notepad available to take notes.
* Have a glass of water handy.
* Deliver. Respond promptly but thoughtfully to the interviewer.
* Be prepared to close the call with a thank you and query about the next step to be taken.
* Send a thank you note as soon as possible.
Good Luck!
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