Do you have a phone interview coming up? Check out Career Contessa’s top tips to ace your phone interview, including common phone interview questions. Read the full article here.
Before the Interview:
1. Understand Who’s Calling
2. Write Back About Scheduling ASAP—And Spellcheck!
3. Print Out the Job Description
4. Research the Company on LinkedIn and via the Company Site
5. Prepare Your Salary Requirements
6. Plan on Being Somewhere Quiet
7. Prepare Some Questions to Ask
8. Don’t Be Afraid to Communicate if You Need to Reschedule
9. Practice a Mock Phone Interview
During the Interview:
10. When You Answer, Answer Professionally
11. Use Headphones
12. Pull Up Your Resume and LinkedIn, Plus the Job Description on Your Laptop
13. Have Your Checklist Handy
14. Slow Down
15. Let Them Interrupt You
16. It’s OK if You Need a Little Time to Answer—But Don’t Take Forever
17. Have a Notebook Nearby
Before the End of the Phone Interview:
18. Ask About the Interview Timeline
19. Ask if They Have More Questions for You
After the Phone Interview:
20. Take Time to Reflect
21. Write a Follow-up Thank You Email
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