Phone Interview Question Tips- Interview Guide

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PHONE INTERVIEW TIPS
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Here are a few tips that can help you to succeed
in phone job interviews

• Schedule the phone when you are able to take
  the call 
• you need a peaceful setting to take the call
  so that you can communicate properly with your
  employer, so you should schedule the call for the
  right time. However, if you are not given a
  chance to schedule the call then request the
  interviewer to call after some time, but if the
  interviewer hesitates, you should try to take the
  call, or else you might lose the opportunity.

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• Keep your documents ready with you 
• One of the biggest advantages of
  phone interview is that you can keep your
  documents at hand. This will help you to take
  reference from your resume and cite examples and
  dates accordingly. You should also keep a copy of
  the job description with you and the application
  that you have submitted while applying for the
  job.

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• Prepare for the complicated questions Apart
  from the small talks, you might have to face
  difficult questions over the phone as well, so
  you should prepare for such questions. Some of
  the questions that you might face include what
  you know about the organization, why you need the
  job, what are you strengths, explains your career
  goals, how you fit the job, etc.
• Practice even the common questions Sometimes
  the most common questions take the toll, even
  when you prepare for the tough ones. If you
  answer these questions with just yes or no,
  then this will not move your interview forward.
  Try to paint a visual picture with the help of
  your words, even when you are asked some of the
  simplest questions.

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• Demonstrate your skills When asked about your
  experiences, strengths, or skills, you should use
  examples or rather tell them as a story, so that
  it clearly demonstrates your achievements and
  skills. This will help you get an edge over other
  candidates. The more prepared you are the better
  you will handle phone interviews.
• Answer in a light mood Although the interviewer
  is not able to see you over the telephone, but if
  you are nervous or stressed, then your voice will
  shiver, and you will fumble while answering the
  questions. try to keep your mood light and just
  smile while answering.

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• Direct the interviewer towards your online
  presence If you have a well-maintained LinkedIn
  profile, then you can suggest your employer to
  visit your profile and get further details about
  you.
• Polish your phone etiquette talking over the
  phone also needs some etiquette, as this can
  impress your interviewer. Dont put the
  interviewer on hold or attend to other jobs while
  talking to your employer, as this will shift your
  focus

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• Answer to the point The more you will talk the
  more mistake you will make, so whenever you are
  answering the questions over the phone, make sure
  that your answers and to the point only. You
  should also take care that you dont get off the
  track and start talking about something other
  than what the interviewer has asked.
• Pay attention to your voice and your
  language Your voice is your tool to win over the
  interviewer in phone interviews, so use it to the
  fullest. Speak clearly and keep your language as
  positive as possible. Adjust your tone according
  to the questions asked and use proper keywords to
  create a good impression.

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• Avoid asking self-centered questions If you get
  the time to ask some questions to the employer,
  remember that this is not the right time to ask
  about the benefits and salary that they are
  offering. You just need to focus on selling
  your skills to the employer in initial interviews
  like this.
• Listen carefully In phone interview, you can
  only hear the voice of the interviewer so you
  should listen to the questions very carefully or
  else you will falter while answering. You can
  note down the questions, as this can help you
  later in the personal interview.

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• Say thanks Whether you are attending a personal
  interview or a telephonic interview, you should
  never forget to show gratitude for the time the
  employer spared to interview you. You can either
  say thanks when wrapping up a telephonic
  interview, or else if you did not get the chance
  to do so, you can mail a letter saying thanks.

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