How to Have a Successful Phone Interview Erin

How to Have a Successful Phone Interview Erin Malsack

Overview • Importance • Stages • Preparation • Interview • Follow-up

Importance • Cheaper and faster • May be only interview • No visuals, only vocals Preparation Interview Follow-up

Scheduling • Optimum performance time • Duration • Consider time zones • Professional voicemail Preparation Interview Follow-up

Research • Company • Google, Linked. In, etc. • Position details • Photograph of interviewer Preparation Interview Follow-up

Practice • Common questions • Strengths/weaknesses • Accomplishments • Practical experience • Friends, family, or advisors Preparation Interview Follow-up

Environment • Isolated • Type of phone • Resources • Resume and cover letter • Strengths. Quest Preparation Interview Follow-up

Appearance • Professional dress • Smile • Debatable • Mirror • Sit or stand Preparation Interview Follow-up

Answering the Phone • Be ready 10 -15 minutes prior • Professionally • Take notes • Names and positions • Roles and responsibilities Preparation Interview Follow-up

The Four C’s • Concise • Concentrate • Courteous • Convince Preparation Interview Follow-up

After the Interview • Within 24 -48 hours • Subject line • Name • Position • Link to interesting article Preparation Interview Follow-up

Questions? • Importance • Stages • Preparation • Interview • Follow-up

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