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Telephone Interviews
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IronWolf
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I've done telephone interviews over the phone before, in my case it was a rather lengthy interview over the phone and done mainly because the job I was applying for was 1800 miles away and they wanted to be sure it was worth flying me there for the final interview. I'm a tech guy so they asked me a fair number of technical questions, so be prepared for whatever questions are typical for your area of expertise.
I know lots of people have said dress up and sit up straight, but I did what was comfortable for me... Jeans and polo. I also tend to wander around when I talk on the phone and I did the same for the interview. *Do* make sure you speak clearly, avoid the "ums", just as you would do in a real face to face interview. Keep your resume handy and any other notes you may need. Keep some paper nearby so you can address questions or make notes about the interview that may be important.
In my case all went well and I was flown out, offered the job and end of story. Good luck with your interview!
I know lots of people have said dress up and sit up straight, but I did what was comfortable for me... Jeans and polo. I also tend to wander around when I talk on the phone and I did the same for the interview. *Do* make sure you speak clearly, avoid the "ums", just as you would do in a real face to face interview. Keep your resume handy and any other notes you may need. Keep some paper nearby so you can address questions or make notes about the interview that may be important.
In my case all went well and I was flown out, offered the job and end of story. Good luck with your interview!
tarchon
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IronWolf said:
I agree - I've done it with most of my recent (OK, last ten year's) jobs, and I've never bothered with any special prep other than to get a solid meal beforehand. I'd only recommend that if it's just some personal quirk, like my food thing. I think I've even done second interviews on the phone maybe once or twice, but they weren't memorable enough that I can come up with specifics.
Laurel
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Phone interviews give you a rare chance to be more relaxed then face-to-face interviews. Wear what you will think best in. This may sound strange, but for some what they wear can change thier speech patterns and frame of mind. If you are on of these people wear something that you would to work, if not wear whatever.
PI's also gives you the chance to have prep questions and points already laid out on a piece of paper, but unlike a face-to-face you can actually read what you right instead of glancing
Even though in a lot of ways a phone interview is more relaxed it still reflects.
Overall though an interview is an interview.
Personally I dislike phone interviews. For checking references okay, or if your job will consist of mostly phone related work. Otherwise, blah- just don't like it.
PI's also gives you the chance to have prep questions and points already laid out on a piece of paper, but unlike a face-to-face you can actually read what you right instead of glancing
Even though in a lot of ways a phone interview is more relaxed it still reflects.Overall though an interview is an interview.
Personally I dislike phone interviews. For checking references okay, or if your job will consist of mostly phone related work. Otherwise, blah- just don't like it.
Vito
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Make sure to ask questions
Most companies are looking for a person that will fit what they are looking for. Don't forget that is exactly what you are trying to find -- so prepare a few questions about the company and the department and make sure to ask them during the interview if they give you the chance.
Most people are unprepared for this towards the end of a phone interview.
Most companies are looking for a person that will fit what they are looking for. Don't forget that is exactly what you are trying to find -- so prepare a few questions about the company and the department and make sure to ask them during the interview if they give you the chance.
Most people are unprepared for this towards the end of a phone interview.
Well, it was a relatively painless thing. Definitely a "screening" more than an interview. I think it was really just to check and see if I had some of teh more basic ability to communicate and engage in discussion with other human beings that the job will require.
I think I passed muster. The gent told me he'll be passing my resume around the office, and get back to me in a day or two about arranging an interview.
I think I passed muster. The gent told me he'll be passing my resume around the office, and get back to me in a day or two about arranging an interview.
Keeper of Secrets
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How long did the interview last? How close is the job to where you live?
Keeper of Secrets said:
About 15 to 20 minutes.
In the Boston area, distance to work is often measured not by how far it is, but by how long it takes to get there. I don't (at the moment) own a car, but there is a public transit option available. I am not sure exactly how long that commute will take, as there's more than one way to skin the particular cat.
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