I have a VERYimportant phone interview tommorrow for a VERY IMPORTANT internship can someone give me tips..?

Question

I just want a few tips about phone interviews. I havent had a phone interivew in a long time.

Answer 1

Start the interview with pleasantries. Imagine being able to see the interviewer. Have all of your information (transcripts, names and addresses of references, previous experiences, courses you have taken) handy so that you can answer questions right away. Remember that interviewers have common questions they ask __ for example, what are your strengths and weaknesses ? What do you want to be doing five or ten years from now ? prepare yourself to answer these questions without jeopardizing your success.

Answer 2

Do not wear trendy clothes. do not wear anything too revealing. Do not wear open toed shoes especially flip flops. Keep good eye contact. Shake hands upon meeting your interviewer and shake hands once it's over. Don't ask about the salary first thing Make sure you are clear on the hours. Be ready to tell your background and what you have to offer the company. And last of all, send a thank you letter in professional letter format after the interview. I conducted an interview once and had a hard time deciding who to hire. I hired the girl who sent the thank you. No one else did. Go online for tips to a good thank you letter post interview.

Answer 3

Be cordial with your greeting, warm but professional; not hip or humorous.
Resist the urge to dominate by speaking full-time. *LISTEN* well.
Organize your thoughts before you give a reply. It's a good thing to ask a question after you give a reply. That way you keep it going in the direction you choose.
Keep a slight smile on your face, they can sense your positive attitude through the phone this way.
When wrapping up, even if they tell you they'll let YOU know, have an idea of when YOU may follow up: "I'd like to follow up, when may I call you back regarding this conversation?" ... it shows action on your part. Whatever day they tell you, ask "morning or afternoon?" It shows you are mindful of your time and respectful of theirs.
Oh, and great luck!!!

Answer 4

Its is true that they can hear you smiling at the other end of the line :) Its good to sound cheerful. clear your throat first before the phone call. Roll out your tongue like as if your exercising it. Like what they do in theater or hosting shows. It helps loosen up your tongue for a less chance of stuttering in the conversation.

Speak loudly enough but not too loud and speak CLEARLY. Dont talk too fast or too slow.

Collect your thoughts before answering any questions. But dont think too long.

And instead of saying yeah or uh huh .. try saying yes or no :)

Good luck! :)

Answer 5

Ask at least one question that will demonstrate that you know something about the company, which will indicate that you want to work for the company, not just get a job. For example, there may be several offices you might be hired for, in different cities. You could ask "Would this be in the Toronto office, or Sidney?"

Answer 6

one thing that will help is smiling. even though they cant see you the flection od your voice is different. don't interrupt them while they are talking. use their name during the conversation..ie Mr. smith, i have also had experience....avoid slang. and make sure your are speaking clearly, not too fast, not too slow. have a pad of paper by the phone,to right down key points and keep tabs on the conversation also. be sure to send a thank you note after the interview.

Answer 7

Definitely go with the smiling advice above. Also, wear a suit and sit at a desk. You're more alert and it puts your mind in the right place. I know it sounds stupid, but it makes you start thinking and sounding more professional when you have a suit on.

Answer 8

a couple tips....... once you're asked a question, dont hesitate to pause briefly in order to collect your thoughts and think of what you're going to say. Its better you do that then talking fast and mumbling all your words.

whenever you begin a sentence, dont say "ummmm.......", its very unprofessional.

think of questions that they might possibly ask you, so you can be prepared and not be caught off guard.

Answer 9

Make sure you have your questions written down...that way you won't forget to ask any.
Also...have your employment history info handy...a resume, recent jobs, etc.
And try to anticipate their questions...your strengths, weaknesses, how you would be a good fit for this job, references, etc. That way you can think about your answers ahead of time.
Good luck!