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phone interview
I was finally contacted for a phone interview that is set up for tomorrow. For some reason I am really nervous as this is the first call after god so many resumes I've sent out so I really don't want to mess it up..and it is one of the jobs I'd really like to get...so I am practicing interview questions/answers. writing out a few accomplishments/strengths/weaknesses.....it's funny I can give out advice to others on this but I'm freaking out to do it myself..ironic ha?
What's different about a phone interview versus an in person? She said it'd take about half an hour. I don't know if this is a screening or a full on interview so I am preparing for both i guess...
So should I get her contact info at the end of the interview and send a thank you email that way? beucase all I know right now is a phone number...
please share your phone interview experience/dosand don'ts.
send me good vibes I need it!!
Re: phone interview
For me the biggest difference with phone interviews are different because you are no in the room or able to read body language or anything like that.
In my experience dress up like it's a real interview, smile and ennuciate clearly. I also keep a notepad so I can jot down notes, names ect.
Can you find out her name/contact before the interview via the companies website? I usually do this along with all my research but I know this is difficult in some fields.
For the most part I think the key is to pretend its a real interview even though its on the phone.
She didn't say her last name, just her first name. I am on the company's website trying to find out as much as I can but I don?t see anyone with her name. I only see board members and management on the website.
I keep a detailed journal of what cv/cl I sent them and how I applied to different places. So based on my notes, this company goes through a third party to hire people...in this case it was one of those ?please attach your CV and cover letter? and you fill out some info like address/salary expectation?and send submit...
I just hope my tiny bit of accent doesn't interfere. I?ve been in the states for 18 years and still have a tad bit of an accent, especially when I am nervous or excited?this is why I prefer an in person interview anytime?but not complaining this is the first time I?m hearing anything so I am excited?
^^ oh very good point, i'll make sure to have a copy of my resume in front of me!
thanks!! and i'll smile.
Good luck today!
Phone interviews are great because you are comfortable in your home and can have your resume and notes in front of you!