how to conduct successful telephone interviews

How to Conduct a Successful Telephone Interview

If you’re looking for work

you need to know that most first interviews

are conducted via telephone

This allows the

recruiter to pre-screen candidates

Unfortunately…

Many people make

mistakes

…that prevent them from

moving forward in the process

Here are 5 common mistakes…

#1 Conducting

the interview “on-the-fly”

#2Not

properly preparing

#3: Unable to clearly articulate themselves

Failing to demonstrate their expertise

#4

#5. Failing to ask the right questions early in the

interview

Here are some

strategies to

consider…

First…

If you get an unexpected call…

…reschedule it.

This gives you time to prepare.

If the recruiter

refuses to reschedule

ask yourself…

…if you want to work for that company

(I know I wouldn’t!)

During your call…

…don’t forget that…

83% of your message is delivered

through

your

tone

Stand up during your call

This will give you energy

Keep your resume handy for reference

Record key points

on index cards

Have success stories ready at your fingertips

Remember to

smile!

Make sure ALL distractions

are eliminated

Have your questions ready

Make sure you listen!

Lastly, at the end of the interview, make sure

you ask for the next

step

Kelley Robertsonwww.Fearless-Selling.ca

Twitter: @FearlessSelling

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