How to Set Up a Phone Interview

A phone interview is a great way to snag that perfect job, especially if you're not close enough for an in-person interview. Interviewing by phone still allows you to put your best foot forward to a potential employer; you can talk about your qualifications and experience as easily as in a face-to-face meeting. Here's how to set up a phone interview.

Instructions

1. Obtain the name and e-mail address of the person scheduling interviews. Contacting the company's human resources department is a good place to start.

2. Write an e-mail to the person in charge of hiring, express your interest in the job and explain why you cannot do a face-to-face interview. Propose a phone interview instead. Be professional.

3. Give at least three dates and times when you are available for a phone interview.

4. Attach your resume to the e-mail, so the interviewer can assess whether you're right for an interview.

5. If you have not heard back within a week, follow up with the interviewer in an e-mail or phone call. Or, if he has e-mailed back with a date and time for a phone interview, write the information in a place that will remind you to call.

References

• Denison University