![]() The interviewer wants to know about your experience and qualifications for this job. Ace your answers to these two commonly asked questions and you're likely to be well on your way to making the callback list. Remember, this is a time when the manager or the recruiter wants to rule you in or out as fast as possible. You should always refer to the interviewer by his or her last name until invited to do otherwise.) Can we schedule a time when I can call you back?" (Beware of overfamiliarity. If you are leaving the house or absolutely cannot have a phone conversation, say so immediately and reschedule: "I'm heading out. When you pick up the phone again, you'll be in control of yourself and the situation. Take a few controlled, deep breaths to slow down your pounding heart and put a smile on your face (it improves the tone of your voice). Would you wait a moment while I close the door?" You can then take a minute to settle yourself, pull up the company information on your computer and review the job posting before you resume the call. Try to sound positive, friendly and collected: Recruiters expect them and have heard them before, and they won't be offended if it takes you a moment to establish calm. When people are all working from home, that means telephone interviews will all too often come when the kids are yelling or the dog is barking, or it's your turn to make dinner and you've just put it on the table. Your job search activities need to be organized because you need to be readily accessible at all times. Know the job and understand how the employer expresses their needs. ![]() There's a simple three-step process to land those offers: This is an important conversation that you want to lead to more interviews and job offers. You, on the other hand, want to convince them of your talents and skills. They are looking for reasons to reject candidates and winnow down their stack of applications. While people around the world are working from home and social distancing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many job interviews are likely going to happen over the telephone.Įmployers often use phone interviews to weed out less qualified contenders. ![]() Contact him at the e-mail address at the end of this column. Bestselling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions about how to further your career in HR. ![]()
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