What To Expect In A Telephone Interview

What To Expect In A Telephone Interview Facebook15TweetLinkedInPinEmailShares15 Congratulations youve got a telephone interview! You made it past the first recruitment stage â€" so well done you! Now once youve tackled the telephone interview youll be way on your way to job success. For more advice on what to do after a phone interview (including interview question answers) click here. But for now, here is what you need to expect in a phone interview so you can feel prepared and confident for whats to come. It wont be as in-depth as an interview Instead of asking you all of the typical interview  questions the interviewer will get you to answer more general questions like what do you know about the company, why did you apply for this role and what experience  do you have? This is a way employers can pre-screen you  without ever having to meet you face-to-face (saving them time money etc). However when they do ask you a question, make sure your telephone manner is confident, friendly and enthusiastic to show your determination for the potential job. Initially theyll do most of the talking So listen up and take notes! Its likely the person interviewing you will do most of the talking. This gives them time to introduce themselves and talk briefly about the job role and company. This is a great opportunity to take plenty of notes and write down any key information they might provide you. Silence is completely  normal between questions Dont panic this is completely  normal! Although it can feel quite strange and you may feel the urge to fill these silences dont! Allow the person interviewing you additional time to write down any comments or notes they may have once youve answered the question. You can utilise this time to think about what you want to say next  or write down any questions you have that you may want to ask at the end of the interview. Theyll want to talk about your experience The majority of questions youll be asked are likely to revolve around your experience, skill set and why you think your right for the role. So have your CV in front of you and be ready to talk about your previous roles/responsibilities. This way you can familiarise yourself with what you have previously done and how this will help you in the potential new role. Remember the interviewer will probably have your CV in front of them, so reciting it back to them isnt enough! Instead, try to expand on any key points and information with something they dont already know. Youll need a good knowledge of the company What do you know about us? Why did you choose to apply for a role here? Are some of the sample interview questions you might get asked in relation to the company. If youve done your  research  before the interview, then now is your time to shine! Include the company values and beliefs  within your answer and align them with your own. As a justification as to why you want to work there. An answer that lacks confidence or certainty wont bode well. The interviewer expects you to be fully knowledgeable and enthusiastic about where you could be potentially working. Otherwise, if you dont seem interested, why should the employer! Good luck with your next telephone interview! Looking for more advice? Check out these blogs: 5 ways to prepare for a phone interview 5 things to prepare for a Skype interview Be sure to follow us on Twitter @BubbleJobs