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Just the other day, I received quite the happy e-mail. It was from an employment agency, specializing in the creative fields, through which I had applied to two permalance editor gigs. They thought that my work was “dead on,” and were wondering if I would be around that afternoon for a phone interview. After doing a happy dance, I responded that I would be home all day long, and then set up drawing up some notes, based upon questions they might ask me.
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10.31.08
Steph-
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
As someone who conducts a lot of phone interviews, I can say this is great advice. You could even go back to basics - I'm surprised by how many people I interview who are driving somewhere or at the grocery store at the pre-agreed upon time. So be someplace where you can talk and make sure you are on a landline or have great cell service.
I wish people would treat a phone interview with the same seriousness and attention to detail that they would with a face to face interview.
11.01.08
That is some good advice Steph. I always try to have a strategy in mind for a phone interview. I especially like to think in terms of how I can solver their problems and meet their needs. i do tend to talk a little too fast when i get excited though.
11.03.08
Thanks for the positive feedback guys! Just when I thought I had come close to mastering interviews, the ol' phone interview knocked me off balance. It's so important to place yourself into that professional mindset, especially as it's so much more difficult to convey your professionalism when you're not face-to-face with your interviewer.
11.03.08
I always find that it helps to re-schedule the interview if you're not in a good area for having a serious conversation. If you're at the store or at work, re-schedule for a time when you can be prepared and focused.
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