Telephone Interview tips?

[byf]

Hi Guys,

Today Ive got a really important telephone interview for a job I really want, Its so important to me that I get through to the next stage of interviews. Would anyone have any advice or knowledge of the type of questions that may crop up or any hints. Obviously it will be specific to the role Im going for but any tips would be very much appreciated.

Cheers

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Sorry, nothing specific to advise - apart from speak slowly. Good luck.

 

[surrey jim]

ask questions about the job etc.
Also ask at the end what their recruitment process is, interviews/assesment day etc and ask them if there are any qualities/experience they were looking for that you havnt demonstrated yet. but most of all seem keen

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Ask loads of questions. While you're asking them stuff, they can't be asking you stuff.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

If they ask if you've got any other interviews, say you have a few options open to you, but THIS is the job you're really interested in.

 

[Adam Virgo's Shirt]

Erm......I guess the most important bit of advice I can offer is to pick up the phone when they ring you!

What's the job?

 

[The Spanish]

masturbate while doing it to relax.

 

[byf]

Erm......I guess the most important bit of advice I can offer is to pick up the phone when they ring you!

What's the job?

Its as a overseas safety auditor, specifically on hotels. Going around, the whole usa,cuba, south america, the caribbean, south africa.

Its my dream job!

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

Normal advice really - but add make sure you don't have people walking in and out of the room!

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

BAGs advice is best... make sure you cannot be disturbed at all. Also make sure you show that you are listening very carefully to what they say. When you answer refer back to what they've said before. telephone interviewers are extra cautious about whether you are really paying attention. As they can't see you you could be doing the crossword for all they know.

Finally tone down your moods... someone one the phone can easily sound aggrressive or crazy so if you've got a bit of a crazy laugh don't overdo it.

All in all... phone interveiws are quite easy and you can get away with blue murder... just don't bank on it.

 

[MattBackHome]

Put on a speech impediment.

 

[Acker79]

Also, keep a pen and some paper handy to write notes, or any information they give you. You'll sound disorganised if you have to get them to hang on while you rummage for a pen and something to write on.

If they ring you, try not to answer "yyeeello!" or "speak!" etc., speak clearly, try not to mumble or look down down, don't hold the phone so close to your mouth they can hear you breath, speak loud enough for them to hear you, but not so loud they're holding the phone away from their ear etc.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Also, keep a pen and some paper handy to write notes, or any information they give you. You'll sound disorganised if you have to get them to hang on while you rummage for a pen and something to write on.

If they ring you, try not to answer "yyeeello!" or "speak!" etc., speak clearly, try not to mumble or look down down, don't hold the phone so close to your mouth they can hear you breath, speak loud enough for them to hear you, but not so loud they're holding the phone away from their ear etc.

Good points..... do you have a speakerphone option? If so, use it as it lets your hands free ... of course if you don't have a quiet atmosphere or you are going to be disturbed don't use it..... or if you are following Spanish's advice.

 

[byf]

Ive written some notes about the company and a few other bits and pieces about myself and why I want the job......

 

[Garage_Doors]

After each question pause for a couple of seconds, to steady yourself for the answer you want to give, rather that jump in with replies.

Also when asking them questions try to make them "open" questions rather than "closed" ones as this can feel you are trying to coerce them to giving answers you want, giving a sense of entrapment.

 

[Adam Virgo's Shirt]

Its as a overseas safety auditor, specifically on hotels. Going around, the whole usa,cuba, south america, the caribbean, south africa.

Its my dream job!

I thought you were doing that job before?

Come back and let us know how you got on? Good luck!

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Sorry to do this but.... I thinkI have spotted the two fundamental flaws in your life.

Its as a overseas safety auditor, specifically on hotels. Going around, the whole usa,cuba, south america, the caribbean, south africa.

Its my dream job!

.. But seriously now good luck