Please tell me about telephonic interview ?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

1.Fix the time of the interview
2.Have the line ready without any incoming calls
3.Listen to the question then give your answer
4.Don't interrupt in between
5.Be normal don't show your nerviness
6.If you are not comfortable ask the question again. Don't give a wrong answer.
7.If you have a question to ask put it politely.
8.Please have your queries written neatly show that you will not miss out any of your queries.
9.What ever you answer please not it down neatly for future reference.
10.Close the interview in good mood. show you enthusiasm

Answer 4

1. Be articulate. Practice asking yourself questions, then answer them with confidence in front of the mirror. This will give you an idea of your facial expressions and pronunciation.
2. Keep your answers brief and to the point.
3. You must know where to stop and start while answering questions. Never talk non-stop. Control the speed of your speech.
4. Listen carefully to the interviewer's questions. Understand the question and start your answer by recollecting your experiences and knowledge.
5. If you are not able to understand the question clearly, ask the Interviewer to repeat it. Request for more related information if you are not sure about the answer.
6. If you don't know the answer or haven't used a particular method or tool, please say "I don't know" or "I haven't experienced that situation " or " I haven't used that tool, but if given the opportunity, I can learn fast". An Interviewer will always take it positively when you admit the truth.
7. While starting a conversation, introduce yourself with your first name and last name (if any) and greet your Interviewer with a "How are you" or "Hi" or "How are you doing"
8. If the Interviewer discusses issues regarding country, lifestyle, weather, accommodation, language, driving, culture, politics, food and family background (rare) - answer briefly.
9. Please keep a copy of your resume in front of you. The interviewer may ask about individual project details, your roles, responsibilities, major accomplishments, product advantages, techniques followed, tools used, and your involvement in that project. Refer to your resume quickly and answer the question promptly.
10. Don't be nervous or panic. Be cool, enjoy yourself. Remember you have the skills the client needs.
11. Never show or express unwillingness to be interviewed. Even if you are not interested in that job or client, don't discourage the interviewer especially after having started a dialogue with him/her. If you decide on another client call the Interviewer, thank him and give a valid reason for not joining.
12. After successfully completing the interview process, if interviewer asks "do you have any questions ?", ask! Clarify issues related to company background, place of work if hired, starting date and timings. Do not ask about the position offered, rates at this stage since those issues come under the negotiation process.
13. Don't raise or talk about issues related to discrimination against race, religion, color, country and sex. These are extremely touchy topics and are best avoided.
14. Don't use slang words.
15. Don't stretch an argument.
16. After completion of interview, say "Thanks" or "Thanks for your time" or "Thanks for your time and have a good morning/evening day" and put down the phone very slowly.
17. If the interviewer makes a positive offer and you are satisfied with it, it would be nice if you said the following: "Thanks for giving me an opportunity to work with your company and I will do my best to prove my skills..... "
18. If you are asked to briefly introduce your entire work experiences, take 30 seconds to explain all major points, client names and contributions you have made. I recommend you practice this by writing down the exact contents and reading it aloud in front of the mirror.
19. Always be positive.
20. Try to answer all questions with practical examples based on your previous experience. This way, you can recollect your experiences and prove that you have faced challenging situations in your career.
21. If you feel you lack adequate communication skills, attempt to regularly converse with friends on general topics. Listen to the radio, watch discussion oriented TV programs. Talk to yourself in front of mirror and watch for, speed, lip movements and body language.
22. After the interview is over, recollect what you did, how you performed. Note down where you were lacking. These points will help you better your performance the next time around.
23. References always works well no matter where you are applying. Managers and HR departments will always cross check with the references you have provided. So have at least 3 references who can give them a very clear picture about your experience and skill set.
24. If you are not hired, don't loose heart. There may be several reasons for the client/consulting company to reject the applicant even after a successful interview:

* Budget constraints
* Terms with medical staffing company are not agreeable to client
* Salary not agreeable to client
* Medical staffing company is getting better offer for you from a different client.
* Medical staffing is not willing to send you because of short term assignment.
* Client is not ready to sponsor your Work Visa and has restrictions in company corporate policies.

24. Here are some common reasons for rejection along with a suggestion for improvement:

* Lack of communication skills - actively work towards improving your communication skills.
* Lack of leadership qualities.
* Applicant skills and experience is not matched with client requirements - you can't do anything. You have nothing to lose. Find another Company where they can match your skills and knowledge set.
* Not enough number of references - ensure that you have enclosed at least three excellent references.
* Not ready to pay you what you want - before asking what you want, you need to do little market survey based on your experience. You need to go through Salary Survey and learn more about general company HR policies too.

25. Very importantly, when you address the Interviewer, Use his/her first name or put Mr. before last name. This is important while writing e-mail, holding a general conversation or making a presentation.

I hope these tips will be of use to you for your next telephonic interview. Never hesitate to ask for help from others. Gather as much information as you can about the company and position you have applied for.