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Telephone - job interviews? |
They always ask why do you want to work for this role etcc .. i never was prepared for any of the question they asked! what else do they ask you know so i be more prepared for next time. thanks Prepare for a phone interview just as you would for a regular interview. Compile a list of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a list of answers to typical interview questions. Review these and keep this list handy during the phone call. In addition, plan on being prepared for a phone conversation about your background and skills. *Keep your resume in clear view, on the top of your desk, or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions. *Have a short list of your accomplishments available to review. *Have a pen and paper handy for note taking. *Turn call-waiting off so your call isn't interrupted. *If the time isn't convenient, ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives. *Clear the room - evict the kids and the pets. Turn off the stereo and the TV. Close the door. **Remember your goal is to set-up a face-to-face interview. After you thank the interviewer ask if it would be possible to meet in person! Take good notes about what you were asked and how you responded. This way you'll be prepared for the next phone interview. Source(s): 10 years in sales. The same sort of questions that you would get at a face to face interview. The reason they do it over the phone is to screen people out in the first instance. Other questions could be - What can you bring to the roll What experience do you have in sales and marketing What are your strengths What are your weaknesses etc etc. Pretty much standard interview questions to be honest. An interview can take place over the telephone for a variety of reasons. The company may be located at a distance from the job applicant, or perhaps the applicant or hiring manager is out of town. Or the interview may be a basic screening call, with a set of rote questions being asked to determine fundamental qualifications. Whatever the situation, follow these simple rules: + Do not go ahead with the interview if you are not prepared. Make arrangements to call back at a later time that same day. + Do not try to give an interview with the children screaming, the dog barking, or the television on in the background. Set yourself up in a quiet place or call back later. + Because the interviewer can鈥檛 see you, it is more difficult to establish rapport over the telephone. Try to arrange a face-to face meeting as the next step. + With today鈥檚 technology, telephone interviews may include conference calls with several interviewers participating at one time. It is perfectly acceptable to ask that a question be repeated or to ask who is speaking. Make sure to write down the names of all participants at the beginning of the call and refer them by name throughout the interview. Peace and blessings! |
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