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The phone Interview
Published on Dec 10, 2015
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The phone Interview
Jenn Lasko "Ace of Jobs"https://www.linkedin.com/in/acejennlasko
Sorry this isn't presenting right. Haiku Deck just seems to be getting full of more and MORE BUGS!
I will be re-doing this in PowerPoint and uploading it elsewhere. You will then be able to view it on my LinkedIn page. Good bye Haiku deck: I've had enough!
I will be re-doing this in PowerPoint and uploading it elsewhere. You will then be able to view it on my LinkedIn page. Good bye Haiku deck: I've had enough!
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When the Employer calls: 3 ways
- A formal interview
- A pre-qualifying interview
- ANY phone contact with the employer
Besides the formal phone or video-conference interview, there are other ways you might encounter a potential employer on the phone. You may get a call for something called a "pre-qualifying interview." (More on that later.)
But we also want to include any phone contact with an employer, whether it is them calling you, or you making the call. We're going to find that a lot of the same rules apply in each case.
But we also want to include any phone contact with an employer, whether it is them calling you, or you making the call. We're going to find that a lot of the same rules apply in each case.
Photo by Cristian Dina
When the Employer calls: 3 ways
- A formal interview
- A pre-qualifying interview
- ANY phone contact with the employer
Besides the formal phone or video-conference interview, there are other ways you might encounter a potential employer on the phone. You may get a call for something called a "pre-qualifying interview." (More on that later.)
But we also want to include any phone contact with an employer, whether it is them calling you, or you making the call. We're going to find that a lot of the same rules apply in each case.
But we also want to include any phone contact with an employer, whether it is them calling you, or you making the call. We're going to find that a lot of the same rules apply in each case.
Photo by Cristian Dina
ANY contact with an employer can MAKE or BREAK you.
Even if it's "just" an administrative assistant, or a junior HR personnel calling to schedule an in-person interview, they are a trusted employee of that company. You aren't. If you make a particularly good impression or a particularly bad impression any company employee can go tell your hiring manager about it.
Photo by Cristian Dina
ANY contact with an employer can MAKE or BREAK you.
Even if it's "just" an administrative assistant, or a junior HR personnel calling to schedule an in-person interview, they are a trusted employee of that company. You aren't. If you make a particularly good impression or a particularly bad impression any company employee can go tell your hiring manager about it.
Photo by Cristian Dina
Be professional
- Minimize distractions
- Have your materials ready
- Convey your professionalism
There are some basic rules that are going to help you when you have phone contact with an employer:
1) minimize distractions
2)Have your materials ready
3)Convey your professionalism
1) minimize distractions
2)Have your materials ready
3)Convey your professionalism
Photo by Cristian Dina
Be professional
- Minimize distractions
- Have your materials ready
- Convey your professionalism
There are some basic rules that are going to help you when you have phone contact with an employer:
1) minimize distractions
2)Have your materials ready
3)Convey your professionalism
1) minimize distractions
2)Have your materials ready
3)Convey your professionalism
Photo by Cristian Dina
minimize distractions
- Turn off the TV
- Put the dog out, and send the kids to the neighbors
- Pick a spot and stay there
I've never gotten a 2-way conversation from a potential hire when I hear the TV in the background. I usually hang up with a "Well, thanks for answering my questions, we'll call you," instead of scheduling an appointment. TVs and computers are the #1 distraction.
If the dog or cat is going to bark, meow, or demand attention, you'll have to put them outside, or at least in another room during your phone interview.
Ideally, have someone else watching the kids, where they won't decide to come and interrupt you. At the very least, pop a video in for them and explain that you can't be interrupted on the phone right now. Warn any one else in the household about the importance of your call. Boisterous roommates have ruined job interviews.
It will help you to have all your materials together in a quiet spot where you can focus all your energy and attention on your interview. Imagine an in-person interview: you wouldn't be wandering around the building.
If the dog or cat is going to bark, meow, or demand attention, you'll have to put them outside, or at least in another room during your phone interview.
Ideally, have someone else watching the kids, where they won't decide to come and interrupt you. At the very least, pop a video in for them and explain that you can't be interrupted on the phone right now. Warn any one else in the household about the importance of your call. Boisterous roommates have ruined job interviews.
It will help you to have all your materials together in a quiet spot where you can focus all your energy and attention on your interview. Imagine an in-person interview: you wouldn't be wandering around the building.
Photo by Wayan Vota
minimize distractions
I've never gotten a 2-way conversation from a potential hire when I hear the TV in the background. I usually hang up with a "Well, thanks for answering my questions, we'll call you," instead of scheduling an appointment. TVs and computers are the #1 distraction.
If the dog or cat is going to bark, meow, or demand attention, you'll have to put them outside, or at least in another room during your phone interview.
Ideally, have someone else watching the kids, where they won't decide to come and interrupt you. At the very least, pop a video in for them and explain that you can't be interrupted on the phone right now. Warn any one else in the household about the importance of your call. Boisterous roommates have ruined job interviews.
It will help you to have all your materials together in a quiet spot where you can focus all your energy and attention on your interview. Imagine an in-person interview: you wouldn't be wandering around the building.
If the dog or cat is going to bark, meow, or demand attention, you'll have to put them outside, or at least in another room during your phone interview.
Ideally, have someone else watching the kids, where they won't decide to come and interrupt you. At the very least, pop a video in for them and explain that you can't be interrupted on the phone right now. Warn any one else in the household about the importance of your call. Boisterous roommates have ruined job interviews.
It will help you to have all your materials together in a quiet spot where you can focus all your energy and attention on your interview. Imagine an in-person interview: you wouldn't be wandering around the building.
Photo by Wayan Vota
Convey Professionalism
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Convey Professionalism
- Smile: we can hear it
- Answer questions as you would in a face-to-face interview
- Wear a suit to get in the mood
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THERE'S A TRICK: "I'm driving right now, can I call you back in 15 minutes?"
Untitled Slide
The *MOST* important thing
- Get a phone number
- Flat tires happen!
- "Is this a good call back number in case I have any questions or problems?"
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The *MOST* important thing
- Get a phone number
- Flat tires happen!
- "Is this a good call back number in case I have any questions or problems?"
Photo by BlueRidgeKitties
write it down
- When your nervous, you forget things
- Get the caller's name, ask for spelling
write it down
- When your nervous, you forget things
- Get the caller's name, ask for spelling
Scheduling an in-person meeting
- Ask about the format of your in-person interview
- What should you bring?
- Important: ask about parking
Scheduling an in-person meeting
- Ask about the format of your in-person interview
- What should you bring?
- Important: ask about parking
Tips
- Practice answering interview questions so you are ready
- Research the company when you apply
Tips
- Practice answering interview questions so you are ready
- Research the company when you apply
