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Step 1
Find a quiet place to talk and schedule your interview for a time when you don't have distractions. A lot of background noise or interruptions can make you come across as unorganized or uninterested in the position, so set up your talk for a time when you can focus just on the interview.
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Step 2
Keep your resume on hand, and make notes beforehand about the employer and any relevant points or questions you want to address during the interview. Be sure to write down anything important the interviewer says too. Your notes can help you stay focused on the task at hand and remember all the great points you want to make during the conversation.
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Step 3
Smile and be polite. Even if the interviewer can't see you, you can project a positive image through the phone line by smiling while you speak. Keep your conversation formal and polite, too. Just because you're sitting at home in your pajamas doesn't mean the interview and the stakes aren't real.
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Step 4
Listen carefully and speak slowly. An interview, especially one where you can't read body language or facial expressions, requires you to listen carefully to what the interviewer says. Take your time and ask for clarification when necessary. Make sure your answers address the questions clearly and succinctly to keep the conversation moving in a positive direction.
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Step 5
Follow up with a thank-you note, just like you would for a face-to-face interview. Always thank an interviewer for spending time talking to you. This action shows politeness and interest, while keeping you in the forefront of the interviewer's mind.
Comments
kallen said
on 10/13/2008 Thank you, good article.