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The reason for employers to choose to telephone interview candidates is to narrow down the amount of candidates being selected for a face to face.
The main advantage of having a telephone interview means that you are able to make notes. It is always a good idea to have your CV in front of you so you have reference back to it and you don’t forget any important dates. Always make a note of any of the answers to the questions you ask and along with any specific information you need to know regarding the job.
When preparing for a telephone interview, it’s always a good idea to make sure you prepare any notes that you may need. But be sure not to make it sound like you are using notes whilst on the telephone and always avoid saying “erm” and long pauses while you are trying to find the information as this will sound very unprofessional.
Always remember when having a telephone interview words are all you have, this is all you have to sell yourself to the person you are speaking with. You must always keep the conversation flowing and must always show that you are actively listening such as (“right”, “ok”, “mmm”) this lets the interviewer know that you are paying attention. Never interrupt and make sure you speak clearly and slowly (not too slowly that you sound like you a half asleep) but speaking too fast can result in the interviewer missing key points.
The length of the interview can vary depending on the position and the level of the role you are applying for. Some interviews may be a lot shorter than a face to face interview only lasting 15-20 minutes as where higher paid positions can last as long as an hour.
Before ending the interview make sure that you’re clear about what the next stage is, if they haven’t told you already, when they’re going to let you know if you have been successful with the next round of interview.
Where possible always do a practise run telephone interview, ask a friend or family member to ask you some interview questions and to make a note of how many “erms” you use. This can help you to improve.
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