Finding a Job Series – Phone Interviews

Choose a quiet space. Another crucial part of a phone interview is to be sure you are in a comfortable, quiet area during the interview. Choose a peaceful place you trust won’t provide distractions. At home, simply put the kids out, as well as the pets, and any other distractions such as a spouse or partner. Shut the door to your space and focus on what matters. Also, always have a copy of your resume in front of you, along with a quick list of your relevant abilities, skills, and qualifications that you believe are most pertinent to the job you’re applying for. Having crib notes for these topics will help you during the interview in case you get tongue tied when asked questions. Finally, always have a piece of paper and a pen next to you so you can take notes. Also, make sure your phone reception is of exceptional quality, or if you are interviewing over Skype, for example, be sure your internet connection is good. The last thing you want happening is for the interview to get cut short by poor phone reception or a bad internet connection.