Telephone Interview Advice

Telephone Interview Advice

So, you have a telephone interview - What do you do? How do you prepare and how can you market yourself effectively?

Some recruiters use telephone interviews as a selection tool to eliminate weaker candidates early on in the selection process. If you are applying for a sales position (particularly within executive telesales) or a job that involves a lot of negotiating/oral skills (such as a customer services manager), you are likely to encounter telephone interviews. Alternatively, recruiters may also use verbal interviews if you live a far distance from their offices.

You won't go far wrong if you treat a telephone interview much as you would a face-to-face interview. In both cases, the employer is simply trying to gather information from you through a series of questions. They should be treated in an equally professional manner and not be seen as less important or an easier option.