How to crack a Telephonic Interview

Hi All,

In the previous articles we have discussed about interview and how to handle them.In this article we shall discuss about "Telephonic Interview".The trend of telephonic interview is now becoming more and more prelevant.Telephonic Interview is basically a job interview over the phone in order to shortlist the cadidate for the face-to-face interview.Telephonic interview is generally conducted for people who recide outside the city where the company they have applied for, is located or the interviewer recides outside the location.Telephonic Interview is actually to pre-screen the candidates before shortlisting them for the actual interview.

Since this is not a face-to-face interview,there are some preparations that needs to be made:

1) Since the interviewer may call you anytime,keep all your documents ready.
2) Select a quiet and silent room and make sure the battery in your cell phone is fully charged.
3) Keep a pen and paper handy to note important points that the interviewer may provide.
4) Whatever research you have done about the company,keep it ready with you.
5) If you have any questions about the job,keep a note of it.
6) Do not keep your phone busy around the time when the telephonic interview is scheduled.
7) Make a note of the name of the interviewer.

There are few tips that you may follow during the interview,to achieve your goal:

1) Dont react surprisingly if the interviewer gives you a surprise call.
2) Appear to be calm and greet the interviewer pleasantly.
3) Smile and speak with the interviewer as smile can make a big diffenence in your tone.
4) Speak slowly and be clear in your speech.
5) Avoid to be too loud or too soft.
6) Be assertive and confident.
7) Do not interrupt the interviewer,even if you do so unintentionally,do apologize for the same.
8) Do not eat or drink anything while the interview is going on.
9) Support your statements with valid examples and accomplishments.
10) Be natural,do not try to adopt any artificial accent.
11) Address the interviewer using Mr/Ms followed by their last name.
12) Since the telephonic Interview is a priliminary interview,you will be basically be accessed on your communication skills.
13) Do not hang up unless the interviewer has done so.
14) When you feel the the interview is about to end,you may ask the interviewer "When can i expect to hear from you?".
15) Be professional.Relax and do not display any kind of nervousness through your speech.

Since nowadays everyone for career growth is ready to move out of their city to find a better job,the concept of Telephonic Interview is becoming more prevalant.Therefore,one needs to be aware of how to handle a telephonic interview successfully.So,keep the above tips in mind.We would discuss more about Telephonic Interview in our next articles.

Regards,
Kavita