Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Dynamic and more videos in the Interviewing category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Being interviewed for a job over the phone is very different from being grilled in person. To get the gig, you need to tweak your technique. To complete this How-To you will need: A quiet place Your resume A landline A professional outgoing message Research notes Salary requirements Role-play partner Business attire A thank you note Headset A quiet place Your resume A landline A professional outgoing message Research notes Salary requirements Role-play partner Business attire A thank you note Headset Step 1: Arrange a good time Arrange a time when you can speak freely without interruptions. That means no kids, dogs, or nosy co-workers anywhere nearby. Tip: Keep your resume on hand in case an employer calls unannounced. Step 2: Give good phone Take the call on a landline; cell phones are vulnerable to poor reception and dropped calls. If you have call waiting, check with your phone service about suspending it during scheduled interviews. Whatever phone number you left as your contact, make sure its outgoing message is professional. Step 3: Prepare notes Unlike an in-person interview, you can have notes in front of you. Take advantage …
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SpectreofSin says:
July 9, 2012 at 6:02 pm (UTC 0)
My best advice and you think I am joking but I am not. Drink 2 Beers.
alliterati1 says:
July 9, 2012 at 6:09 pm (UTC 0)
Some of us don’t actually HAVE landlines anymore.
Telstar85 says:
July 9, 2012 at 6:12 pm (UTC 0)
I’d avoid saying a salary number and dodge the subject if I could. Hell no, unless they have seen you before. Perioid. Just make them know you’re not coming to work because they pay you alot. They hear you’ll leave the very moment a competitor pay a buck more.
kewlvd says:
July 9, 2012 at 6:52 pm (UTC 0)
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sultaneid says:
July 9, 2012 at 6:58 pm (UTC 0)
no not really a company called me last week to set up a date and time for a phone interview
Kentillman3000 says:
July 9, 2012 at 7:18 pm (UTC 0)
I think it’s for people who’ve already set up a specific phone interview time with a prospective employer. It’s true that some companies will call and want to ask you a few questions on the spot. In that case it’s almost always a good idea to say you don’t have time to talk at the moment but would love to get back to them as soon as you can. You would then take that time brush up on the company info and prep yourself for the phone interview/pre-screening convo.
4zahed says:
July 9, 2012 at 7:38 pm (UTC 0)
this doesn’t work in real life as you never know where will you be when the call comes..am I right?
Powerfulfight316 says:
July 9, 2012 at 8:29 pm (UTC 0)
“So what is your greatest weakness?”
*FLUSH*
“Taco Bell..ugh.”
mrzipdisk says:
July 9, 2012 at 9:13 pm (UTC 0)
“Sooo… you had a shooting in your town this moring… so thats…neat?”
enjoyitbro says:
July 9, 2012 at 10:04 pm (UTC 0)
I personally prefer in person interviews. Yeah you don’t have the notes but you have time to prepare and can use proper body language.
nellie2581 says:
July 9, 2012 at 10:18 pm (UTC 0)
I do not wearing suits for phone interviews, but since I have to sound professional even on the phone, I am ready to try it. I already know about not flushing the toilet while I am receiving a call, I never tried it, it is so common sense.
nellie2581 says:
July 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm (UTC 0)
Me too
nellie2581 says:
July 9, 2012 at 10:49 pm (UTC 0)
That won’t get you the job
nellie2581 says:
July 9, 2012 at 10:54 pm (UTC 0)
I agree
nellie2581 says:
July 9, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks
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July 9, 2012 at 11:35 pm (UTC 0)
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martindanny says:
July 10, 2012 at 12:11 am (UTC 0)
i was in a tele interview while i was taking a shit, ended up the person hung up the phone without saying anything
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July 10, 2012 at 12:35 am (UTC 0)
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eaaudas says:
July 10, 2012 at 1:19 am (UTC 0)
wow howcast really came across as helpful. for once in my case.
nuocmat says:
July 10, 2012 at 1:44 am (UTC 0)
roa ?
JohnnyJazzFreak says:
July 10, 2012 at 2:40 am (UTC 0)
“-Huh? Sorry, what did you say? Sorry, I couldn’t hear you, man. I was flushin’ the toilet. Yeah, had to get rid of a real bad floater, man. Now, where were we? Oh yeah? Salary ! Right on, man”
200rinku says:
July 10, 2012 at 2:59 am (UTC 0)
good points but the problem is that the interviewer seldom make an appointment. In Australia which are the better sites to apply job for entry level jobs.
HawxTeamDelta says:
July 10, 2012 at 3:08 am (UTC 0)
damn just call already and talk