Preparing for Phone Interview Questions

General Tips for Phone Interviews

When you’re preparing for questions and answers in a phone interview, it’s good to remember that you’re basically going to be doing all the same things that you might need to do for a face-to-face interview anywhere else. You need to present yourself as the best candidate for the job. That being said, here are some phone interview tips for interviewees who may never have gone through an interview before.

• Do your research on the work environment before you go in for the interview. The company culture can give you an idea of good answers to give to many of these questions.
• Know your career goals both in the short term and the long term. The dreaded question, “Why do you want to work here?” is all about understanding your current and future goals.
• Figure out a general idea of your salary range. While you shouldn’t advertise salary expectations if the hiring manager doesn’t ask, you need an answer if they do.
• Practice your vocal delivery – you want to be understandable and speak at a solid pace. Record yourself answering questions and pinpoint areas to improve, such as saying “um” too often, or speaking too fast.

A phone interview is a great way to express your skill set, avoid putting out red flags, and cement yourself in a hiring manager’s head as one of the best interviewees in the first round. Make it clear that this new job is the perfect fit for your skills, and you’ll be amazed where you might go next.