UPDATE:Company has requested a phone interview with my wife today at 1:30 EST HELP

[diabeticman]

She has never done a phone interview. Any suggestions or pointers?



She also wants to thank you all for the support and encouragement you have shown her.

[boomer55]

1. I find it better to walk around then to sit during a phone interview. Also

smile alot. It changes the inflection of ones voice.

[riderinthestorm]

2. Since they can't read her facial or body expressions, project enthusiasm verbally

No need to gush.But instead of answering a ? With a flat yes, answer with a bright "yes of course!"

Tone and vocabulary become so much more important.

Good luck!

[kelliekat44]

3. Great News!! Much hope for good success. Employers are in need of excellent employees and have

stopped with the BS obstacles to employing good people.

[Brickbat]

4. Make sure she won't be interrupted. Let her go off by herself.

[underpants]

5. Quite room, something to drink, pen and paper, and SMILE

You can hear a smile over the phone. Relax you either make the first cut or you don't.

[Richardo]

6. yes - and no dogs, kids or other background noise/interruptions

Good luck!

[FLPanhandle]

7. I've conducted a number of them when we are hiring.

1) No background noise! Nothing worse than dealing with a person
2) Don't ramble nonstop when answering. Allow small pauses for the person on the other side to interject and ask clarification.
3) Have her questions for the company ahead of time (otherwise it seems the person is unprepared)
4) Remember I can't see hand gestures nor facial expressions so show enthusiasm in her voice
5) Have a water bottle near by. Nerves can dry out a mouth.

[sharp_stick]

9. Agree with all of these

Best of luck with the interview.

[Ms. Toad]

13. Not just questions -

Also facts about the company - have them written down so you don't forget them and look for an opportunity to weave them into the conversation naturally.

When I interview folks I always ask questions that give them the opportunity to sneak in information that tells me they have researched the company. Generally speaking, those who haven't aren't looking to work at my company, they just want a job. Those who have are more likely to want to work at my company - and are more likely to use the same kind of initiative on the job.

[Travis_0004]

8. my last phone interview I was in my car.

I was in a parking lot, and a diesel truck pulled up next to me and idled his engine.

I moved to a new spot, then it started raining. I guess I cant catch a break.

It was during lunch at work, so I had limited options.

[riderinthestorm]

10. How did it go? Was sending out ((vibes)) of good luck! nt

[diabeticman]

11. She should know by the end of the day. Thanks.

[FSogol]

12. Just don't do this: