In general,
phone interviews mean that you'll have several opportunities to impress an
interviewer as part of a broader interview process. But, since many others are
probably screened on the phone, you can remove your name from your candidate
list even if you give a single poor answer to a question.
So, brush up
the phone interview etiquette following these tips which perhaps you
didn't know before.
Prepare
Yourself for Interview
Prepare for
the interview a few days before the call just as you will be ready to meet in
person. Examine your questions and answers. Wear clothes (don't answer the
interview call in pajamas) that will help you to feel confident, skilled and
professional when the day comes. Next set up a quiet area where a copy of your
cover letter and a resume can be placed at the table.
Most
important phone interview etiquette is to make sure you have a piece of
paper and a pen, and above all, minimize background noise. Because during your
telephonic interview time, you will not want your husband or wife, cats or
dogs, and parents or children to yap for the distraction.
Don’t
Multitask During Phone Interview
Do not have
coffee or the TV on the background during your interview. Don't eat lunch, scan
Facebook feed, etc., during your interviews. Actually, you ought not to browse
the Internet at all. Although a browser may be useful if you need to look for a
quick fact, you should limit it to one window only and print your curriculum
vitae and cover letter.
Don’t Put
Call on Speaker
The call to
the speaker is not a good idea. Although it seems to help you take notes or
look at your CV, your interviewer can have difficulty in hearing you and also
its’s against the phone interview etiquette. There is a risk of
misunderstanding or losing a key static response. If you want to make notes
while talking, consider wearing a headset instead.
Make Sure
Internet Connection is Working
Do not risk
interrupting a defective connection to your interview report. Generally, it
would be better than a cell phone if you have a landline at your home. Make
sure the service is consistent on your premises when using a cellular phone.
Finally, if you call via the Internet, do a test run before your call to
someone for the interview.
Speak
Accordingly
It is easy
to read the body language of your interviewer and to find the way when you
should stop talking in a face-to-face interview. These signs aren't so clear on
a phone call. It's irrelevant to know whether or not your wandering adds value
to the conversation; at some point, your interviewer stops paying attention to
you, sees you as someone who is unable to listen properly and may be upset when
you take time off to answer more important questions. The phone interview etiquette
demands your answer short and strong.