1. The interviewer (who takes the interview) takes the interview of a person (who seeks job/employment) over phone.
2. All the questions asked during this interview is without seeing your face. The smartness and knowledge can be assessed over phone. The physical parameter is not known to the interviewer.
3. If a candidate is fresher or upto 1/2 year experience, these interviews are mostly for BPO, Telemarketing, Sales or for similar services.
4. If a candidate is experienced, you will find very rare.
2006-12-23 20:50:31
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answered by amulya ratna 2
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Telephone interviews are one of the initial methods to screen candidates. They are meant to be a relatively quick and easy way to narrow down the massive pool of applicants, before compiling a short list for on premise interviews.
The desired response of a telephone interview is to secure a face-to-face interview. The response of a telephone interview is slightly different from that of a face-to-face interview. The telephone interview is designed to lead to a face-to-face interview.
Here is how to prepare for a telephone interview. Although, it is customary for interviewers to give you an advance notice of a telephone interviews, some will not. They will just ring up and go for it. Once you start sending out applications, be prepared for telephone interviews. That call can come at 8 am Monday morning, 7 pm Friday evening or 9 pm Sunday night.
Practice your voice projection. Speak aloud to practice. Ask someone else to listen to you or even record and play yourself back. It's amazing how different you sound. You will notice the bad habits...the "errrrrrs" and "ummmmmms."
Obviously, telephone practice as well as general interview and question practice are essential. Further, you should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge regarding the job, company, its' products and services and even its' competitors...that means undertaking research.
Try to anticipate the questions you'll be asked that demonstrate you can do the job. Then, prepare accordingly. Technical questioning on the telephone is common - as a means to screen candidates. The questions may not in great depth, but should be known by a good candidate.
During the interview, the interviewer has only ears with which to judge you, and that is something you must exploit.
Some Telephone Interview Tips
Have your research and company notes to hand. You should also have a copy of the resume that you sent to that company. Remember, the most effective resume are those that are especially tailored
Take a "surprise" call in your stride. If you are looking for work then no telephone interviews should really be a "surprise."
Be calm and collected. Remember to slow your breathing...at least try by counting to 5 with each inhale and exhale
Smile: it really makes a difference in your voice so much so that the person on the other end can tell when you are smiling
Sound positive, friendly, and collected
If you need time say..."Thank you for calling. Would you wait just a moment while I close the door?" Rest the phone as you pull out your resume and company information
Be professional, as if it was a face-to-face interview. Don't be over-familiar with the interviewer. It does happen!
You should always refer to the interviewer by his or her surname until invited to do otherwise
Listen carefully to the interviewer. Listening and communication skills are essential
Be factual in your answers
Do not smoke or eat while on the phone
Shut out all background noise, such as pets, children playing and the television
Take notes: They will be invaluable to you in preparing for the face-to-face meeting. No need to record the conversation...that is a bit over the top!
Prompt the interviewer to invite you to interview by saying, "I am immediately available for interview if you would like to arrange one now."
Taking care to ascertain the correct spelling and pronunciation of the interviewer's name shows your concern for the small but important things in life--it will be noticed
If you require more details like a Job Description or Person Specification ask for one
Thank the interviewer for her time and that you hope to hear soon. No harm in saying that you are very keen for a face-to-face interview. One school of thought asserts that you should ask three times for an interview; subtly of course.
"I am immediately available for interview."
"I really would like an opportunity to meet you and look around the company."
"I will be in the area on Monday and it is no problem to pop in."
It is difficult to evaluate an opportunity properly over the telephone. Even if the job doesn't sound right, go to the interview. At the very minimum it will give you practice
Moreover, once you attend a face-to-face interview the job may look that bit more attractive as you gather more facts. You might even discover a more suitable opening elsewhere within the company; it does happen
2006-12-24 01:15:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Telephonic interview is followed a lot these days as a selection procedure for BPO industry. In a telephonic interview u might be asked questions like:
1) tell me something about urself
2) how long will u work with us etc etc etc
Interviewer point of view:
1) he would check on ur effective listening skills
2) ur thought process whether if not in person and over the phone do u actually concentrate or u get deviated as the person is not in the front
3) ur confidence levels
4) ur rate of speech
5) ur acceptability of situation and reactivity
6) ur tone and modulation (whether u sound soft, rude etc)
Tips:
Be very careful and listen effectively
2006-12-23 21:21:16
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answered by sameer_billu 4
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Telephonic Interview is one of the most important tool used for short listing the long list of candidates appearing for a particular job. It is nothing but a process of choosing from a group of applicants the individual best suited for a particular position in an organization. The questions asked in the telephonic interview are more likely to focus more on your general competencies and skills just to introspect your enthusiasm and commitment in a short conversation.
So we will give you some tips for telephonic interview.
So here are some simple tips on cracking the telephonic interview:
Be Prepared
Keep yourself updated as assessment would primarily be on knowledge of the subject. Read the job description carefully and think about how you match the selection criteria. Research your role well.
Avoid Fake Information
Don’t send fake information as verification of the information sent earlier is done in later stages.
Maintain your Confidence level
To build your confidence, ask a friend, a relative or someone at your careers service to help. They’ll be able to give you a constructive feedback on how you come across by phone. You could also record yourself so that you can listen back and identify any problems, if any, such as speaking too quietly or quickly.
Stay calm & composed
Before you attend the phone call, take a couple of deep breaths. Maintain a positive self image
Strong Conversational ability
You must have the ability to present your point of view in a systematic manner
Avoid multitasking
Resist the urge to reply to e-mails, check your Facebook page, make your lunch, etc. – focus only on the person at the other end of the line.
Clarity and fluency in spoken language
Speak clearly and at a reasonable pace so that the interviewer understands your voice.
Honesty is appreciated
Do not be evasive. If you’re asked a tricky question, take time to think and then revert accordingly.
Be precise
Keep your answers brief and crisp to minimize the duration of the interview.
Be attentive
Asking questions to be repeated may be taken as lack of seriousness. Keep abreast of the terms / phrases used / likely to be used by interviewer. If you couldn’t hear or didn’t understand a question, it’s fine to ask for clarification.
Avoid unnecessary gestures
Body language is not vital because neither party can see the other.
Focus on Accent
Prepare by
- Talking to people
- Watching movies / video
- News programmes on radio / TV
- Audio cassettes
- TOEFL tests
Keep it simple
Avoid multiple, ambiguous or jargon-riddled answers. Do not oversell as excess of everything is bad.
Remember receiving incoming calls or making outside calls places you in the role of company public relations
2015-03-16 01:57:50
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answered by ankit 1
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It's just like a regular interview, but taking place on a telephone call, instead of in person.
Sometimes when your prospective employer is too busy or too faraway to schedule a personal meeting with you, he will ask you the interview questions over phone to get the required info from you.
2006-12-23 20:53:44
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answered by ravish2006 6
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Just what it sounds like... instead of being interviewed for a job in person, the interviewer will call you on the phone and interview you that way.
2006-12-23 20:50:06
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answered by Cruel Angel 5
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