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How to Do a Phone Interview

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By Vanessa Glass
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Often, a job interview has several stages. Most likely, it will include a phone interview. Here's how to succeed at one.

From Quick Guide: Job Search Etiquette
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Phone
  1. Step 1

    Be in a quiet place. A noisy setting can be distracting and unprofessional.

  2. Step 2

    Use a land line phone. Cell phones can break up and lose their signal at the most inappropriate times.

  3. Step 3

    Use the speaker instead of holding the phone up to your ear. This will keep your hands free to take notes. Also, it will feel more like a real interview if you don't have to keep a device attached to your ear the entire time.

  4. Step 4

    Place a mirror in front of you. You can monitor your facial expressions and feel like there is someone in front of you.

  5. Step 5

    Dress as if you were going to an interview. This can put you in the right state of mind.

  6. Step 6

    Smile when you speak. This may sound irrelevant, but that smile will change the way you sound. You will sound positive and upbeat.

  7. Step 7

    Stand up. This will give you more confidence.

Tips & Warnings
  • Act as though it is an in-person interview.
  • Make enough time in your schedule to hold the interview in its entirety.

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