Job Hunting Tips Part 3: The Dos and Don’ts of the Phone Interview

Traditional in-person interviews are no longer the only option for job-seekers to meet with employers and put their best foot forward. In addition to the phone interview, modern technology even enables long-distance video interviews for an experience that’s closer to the real thing. Although each interview has the same general purpose—to determine whether or not the applicant is right for the job—they each have distinct differences that affect how one should approach the process. For a better understanding of how the phone interview in particular should be approached, the following dos and don’ts can act as a helpful guide for those who may be looking for a foolproof strategy. Continue Reading

Phone Interview Tips that Can Make a Difference

While job seekers are used to having most of their interviews in person, there may be times when these interviews are conducted by phone. Phone interviews should be given the same respect as face to face interviews; even though the interviewer can’t see you, he or she will know whether or not you have prepared for the interview. Make the most of phone interviews by following these tips: Continue Reading

Five Questions Employers Should Ask in Phone Interviews

Most employers hire candidates only after the candidate has gone through at least one and typically a series of face-to-face interviews. But before the candidate ever meets someone face-to-face, they’ll typically speak with a recruiter over the phone. And before that recruiter schedules any time sucking face-to-face interviews, they should take a few minutes to screen the candidate by asking these five questions: Why are you leaving your current position? Why do you want to work for our company? What are your career goals? How can you help us? How can we help you?

Of course, the answers that your organization wants to hear may correctly differ from the answers that another organization wants to hear, and you may even correctly want to hear different answers from different candidates depending upon the position to which they’re applying, the candidate, and other factors.

Source: Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP

Preparing for a Phone Interview

Preparing for a phone interview is primarily a mental exercise, and something that is easy to prepare for. It is the second impression that you will make on a hiring decision maker – the first impression was obviously made for you by your resume and cover letter, and must have been positive, or you would not have the phone interview appointment. That being the case, it is worth while to prepare for the interview and be ready to put your best foot forward.

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