What questions do they ask you in a phone interview?
What questions do they ask you in a phone interview?
What questions do they ask you in a phone interview?
Here is a list of phone interview questions to help you prepare:
- Tell me about yourself/Tell me about your background.
- Describe yourself.
- Why are you applying for this position?
- Why do you want this job?
- Tell me what you know about the role.
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why are you looking for jobs?
What do you say in a 15 minute phone interview?
Tell them their experience looks interesting and you’d like to speak to them. Tell them you want to schedule a quick 15-minute phone call with them. Give them the date and time (from above) and ask if that works for them. Do not give them multiple options because 99% of the time people will say yes to my suggestion.
How do you make yourself stand out in a phone interview?
Consider these five ways to stand out – even over the phone.
- Be prepared. Prepare for a phone interview just as you would for a face-to-face interview.
- Take the call in a quiet location.
- Pay attention.
- Body language matters.
- Watch your “likes” and “y’ knows.” You want to be intelligent and formal yet friendly.
How do you nail a phone interview?
Here are some tips for how to nail a phone interview.
- Schedule an appropriate time for the interview.
- Understand who is interviewing you.
- Research the company.
- Understand the job position.
- Prepare questions to ask.
- Prepare for common phone interview questions.
- Have applicable documents nearby.
- Find a quiet spot.
What should you not say in a phone interview?
Things you should never say in a job interview
- Negativity about a previous employer or job.
- “I don’t know.”
- Discussions about benefits, vacation and pay.
- “It’s on my resume.”
- Unprofessional language.
- “I don’t have any questions.”
- Asking what the company does.
- Overly prepared answers or cliches.