Telephonic interview

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1. Telephone Interview

2. Definition A telephone interview is an interview for employment conducted on the phone. Telephone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews.

3. Why & When……? While you're actively job searching, it's important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moment's notice. You never know when a recruiter or a networking contact might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk.

4. Confirm the Phone Interview:- Before the call, confirm all the details including the date, time, and who you will be talking to. Be sure you know whether the interviewer is calling you or if you need to make the call. Choose an Interview Space:- Use a quiet, comfortable, and private space. If you're at home, kick out kids, spouses, significant others, parents, pets, and anyone else who is in the house and close the door.

5. Don't smoke, chew gum, eat, or drink . Don’t say Hello and How are you…! Use the person's title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to. Don't interrupt the interviewer. Use a land line Or Proper network mobile Turn off call waiting During the Phone Interview

6. Have a glass of water nearby Give short answers. Take notes Focus, listen, and enunciate Pay attention to body language Multi-task

7. Have questions to ask the interviewer ready Questions About Your Background:- Questions About the New Job and the Company:- Name of company, job title and job description. What were your responsibilities? Why are you leaving your job? What are your salary expectations? What interests you about this job? What experience do you have? What do you know about this company? What challenges are you looking for in a position? Interview session

8. Questions About You:- Tell me about yourself. What is your goal ? What is important to you ? What is your greatest weakness ? What is your greatest strength ? What motivates you ? What is your preferred way to communicate ? What is your favorite work? How about your favorite movie,song , celebrity?

9. After phone Interview :- S end “THANK YOU LETTER” Writing a thank you note after an employment interview can be the key to getting a job offer. In these days of electronic communication, I t is better to send thank you letters by email.

10. Wait for call letter