phone interview!!?

Question

i have a telephone interview at 5.30pm today for a office job. what will they ask me? and what shall i say ive never had a interview on the phone before

Answer 1

Here are some questions that you might be asked:
How did you get your last job?
What were your specific responsibilities?
What would be your specific goals for this job?
What experience do you have that you think will be helpful for this job?
What would you like to get from this new job?
What do you consider your strong points?
What do you consider your weak points?
What specific kind of work do you particularly enjoy doing?
What is your long-term career objective?

Answer 2

All of the phone interviews I've had weren't really "interviews." It was basically a way for the person to tell you a little more about the job, ask you a few BASIC questions, and see if you are still interested in the position before they schedule you for a traditional interview at the company. I know that more then once a phone interview with a company has led me to find out the company and position wasn't what I was really interested in doing, and it saved a lot of time doing it over the phone instead of me going in to meet with them and waste their time.

Just make sure you answer the phone when they call, speak in a clear voice with good grammar, and try not to sound nervous. It helps if you have your resume and notes about the job and how you are qualified in front of you. That way you won't be caught off guard.

Good luck!

Answer 3

i guess if it's a job where you'll be on the phone it's important to talk as if u were already at that job so they see how good u are over the phone. Other than that, you can always tell if someone is smiling over the phone so try to smile as u speak, it makes you seem nice and approachable. Ask how their day is and if they ask how yours it say something positive, like it's such nice weather or something else that's good. During my phone interview they asked me behavioural questions which i wasn't prepared to answer but i got lucky since my interviewer was understanding and suggested looking it up on the internet so i'm prepared for the face to face interview. So if u think it may be a behavioural interview then make sure u research sample questions and answer them so before the actual interview, so you have some good answers ready and don't take too long to think. Speak at a moderate rate, not too slow and not too quick, at a good volume and tone so you're easily understood. Don't talk too much or too little, just perfect phone etiquette. Most importantly.... be positive and smile.

Answer 4

More and more often, companies use this as a screening tool to see if it's worth the time to have you come in for a traditional face to face interview.

You can expect all the usual basic questions: why you're interested in the job/are qualified for it, why you are leaving your current position (or why you left), list your top strengths and weaknesses, and so on.

I have had managers ask me what salary range I'm looking for and that is the #1 weed out question! If I am still interested after speaking with them, I give a vague answer about a competitive wage commensurate with my experience. (Do your homework & know the going rate for what you do and what you're worth.) If they pull this first thing, which has happened too, I tell them I really need to know more about the position, other forms of compensation (benefits package, etc.) and such. I am VERY pleasant while doing this!

It helps me to have notes and a copy of my resume at hand. I also take notes on key points covered.

Good luck - hope you're on your way to a fabulous new job!

Answer 5

I give phone interviews as part of my job. Here are the questions I ask:

Have you taken a look at are our corporate website? What did you think? (it's always a good idea to take a look at their website and at least know what the company specializes in)

Why are you interested in this position?

Tell me about your past work experiences.

Tell me a time when you were on a team and what role you played?

What are your strengths and weaknesses in Customer Service? (no matter what role you are applying for, having CS skills is VERY important, especially if you are working on a team and you might need to face clients)

How would you rate your communication skills? (Communication skills is the MOST important in any business, and it does not matter what position you have)

What would your previous boss say about your attendance?

What would previous co-workers say about you?

Tell me about your work ethics.

Most recruiters conduct phone interviews to see how your tone of voice is like, if you sound interested in the position, if you sound enthusiastic, and if you have good communication skills. I hope this helps and Good luck!!

Answer 6

Be friendly and polite without giving them much personal information. Don't use any slang, try not to "ummm" too much.
Let them know you have great Microsoft office skills and pick up other software quickly. Reaffirm that you are very interested in the position and try to steer the conversation to a discussion of your abilities.
Be sure to get an email address so you can write a thank you.

Answer 7

Dont just come out and tell them you have never done it before. It really shouldnt matter. Just talk clearly and confidently as if you were talking to them face to fcae. Try to be as honest as possible you really dont wanna find yourself telling lie after lie. It will probably end wiith a bad result.

They will ask you simple yet important questions such as your woork ethic and they might ask you how you would handle certain situations. They want to know the kind of person they are looking at. really try to bring out your good aspects and what you like to do. Dont be shy.

Good luck just be your self and stay relaxed, you will do fine.

Answer 8

No never say , talk in very good manner , as in a office job your apsected to answer the phone , thats why they have phone interviews, sound mature intelligent, and really good and friendly hope this help.

Answer 9

depends on what job is. will ask you about what experience you have and might ask you some competency based questions (or they might leave that to face to face interview). Will ask you why you are leaving current job.

Answer 10

The questions will probably be simple, it's your telephone manner they are interested in.