Job Interview Questions and Answers | Resume Writing Tips and Samples

Telephone screening interviews is cost effect way of identifying the best candidates to invite for interview. More employers are using telephone screening interviews as they want to reduce their hiring costs.

A telephone interview can come at any time and from any company, especially when you begin to network. That is why making good preparation for telephone interview is important for job seekers.

Here are some general tips for handling a phone interview:

• Role-play and ask a friend to question you over the phone.
• You can make good use of your answering machine. Call and left yourself a message when you are away from home. Find out if your message is clear and direct by listening to the message when you get home. Keep practicing until you are comfortable with the results.
• Always be prepared. Keep a copy of your resume by the phone.
• You have to listen carefully to employer’s voice pattern for clues and you have to maintain your highest level of concentration. It is good to have a phone set up where you can sit.
• Keep a pen and some paper near the phone. Take notes about what you are asked.
• Use simple, direct, enthusiastic responses. Avoid long pauses. Try to keep the conversation interesting and easy to follow.
• Make sure you write down the name, number, and address of the person who called.
• Follow up with a thank you note.