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Recuiters and hiring managers usually like to screen
candidates by phone if they receive a large amount of resumes. Phone interview is different from face to face interview. One
advantage is you can have your notes, books and computer right in front of your during the phone interview. That
doesn't mean you don't have to prepare for the interview. Most time you need to prepare for a wider range of question for
phone interview.
Be prepare to ask
intelligent questions. Usually the hiring manager will ask you if you have any questions for them. When many qualified
candidates are applying for the same position, sometimes it only takes a small advantage to come out ahead.
Another telephone interview tip is to keep the hiring manager talking about themselves
and their needs. If the phone interview is 30 minutes, shoot for 25 minutes of keeping them talking about themselves
and their needs. Bear in mind you are selling, and in sales you always want to "lead with need."
When the conversation
momentarily comes around to you and your abilities, you might consider using an online career web portfolio to strengthen
your presentation. This type of tool can help you differentiate yourself from the competition and obtain a personal
interview. A career web portfolio is a web-based showcase of your key career skills, talents, and accomplishments. It
gives you a
universally-accessible, compelling presentation of your most significant strengths and achievements. During
your telephone interview, you and the hiring manager can browse your career portfolio web site at the same time. You can use
your online portfolio to illustrate key points about yourself during the conversation and demonstrate your value to the company.
When the hiring manager sees graphs, charts and other images in connection with the phone interview they did with you, you're
essentially using advertising psychology to create an even more powerful impression.
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