What are the best tactics to use to make a good impression on a phone interview?

Answer 1

Use a land line if possible. I can't tell you the number of interviews I've had over cell phones that just annoyed me to death because I couldn't hear half of what the person was saying.

Strike a balance between answering in monosyllabes and giving the interviewer your life's story. This is even more important over the phone, since you can't see the, "stop talking, I have another question" body language cues from the interviewer. Give concise answers and let the interviewer ask a follow up question. It will also keep the interviewer from reading her emails while you're talking because she'll have to pay attention. :)

Speak clearly and enunciate. Smile - it will come through in your voice.

You have an advantage in a phone interview because you can more readily refer to notes, the web, etc. Have your reference materials ready - company web site, a list of questions you want to ask, etc. You'll sound more prepared and organized.

Remember to ask what the next steps in the process are, and to send a thank you note.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Speak clearly, enunciate, don't have any background noise, send the kids out to play, don't say "um" or "uh", make sure you have a clear, solid connection and no cutting out (on the cell phone). Remember to smile, they can hear it in your voice if you are smiling. Good luck!

Answer 3

Smile, you can tell on the other end if the person is smiling or not. Speak clearly... avoid at any cost "umm" "you know" and be yourself like you're having a normal conversation

Answer 4

calm and cool it is much easyer to do this by phone allways be yourself and smile it helps believe it or not

Answer 5

first of all, don't mumble, that's not good, don't repeat your words and most important, don't stay thinking saying ummmmmmm..... it's not proffesional, I Should now, i hire and fire people