Phone Interview Tips - How to Prepare for a Phone Interview

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Today, we are talking about phone interviews and how to prepare for a phone interview. Some people find it very hard to know how to ace a phone interview, simply because they find them unpredictable. But preparing for a phone interview is actually quite simple if you understand the psychology and what the hiring managers, HR professionals and recruiters are really looking for in the phone interview. Once you know those things, you’ll know how to answer in a phone interview. Today, I will be teaching you four key items that you need to know so you know what to expect in a phone interview. One of them is something you probably would NOT have guessed!
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So specifically, I’m going to share with you what recruiters, HR and hiring managers are REALLY looking for when they do that initial phone interview before bringing you in, and how you can prepare for it better.

So if you’re someone who’s been getting phone interviews but not getting past that first round to an in-person, then you know there is definitely room for improvement.

You might think, I need to speak better be more clear and that is true, but there are other factors that you need to keep in mind so you can nail your next phone interview.

So, what are HR, hiring managers and recruiters looking for when they’re doing a phone interview with you? Here are 4 key items that interviewers are looking for in the phone interview that you need to keep in mind:

1. Energy and confidence
2. CLEAR, concise and articulate answers
3. Technical fit
4. Top-notch resume

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[LindaRaynier]

Phone Interview Tips - How to Prepare for a Phone Interview // Which tip are you using to prepare for your next one!? Tell me in the comments below.

[SI]

All of us watching this are introverted af 😂

[eaiza]

This made my anxiety have an anxiety attack.

[misteryoso]

Had my phone interview yesterday. It was terrible but thankgod I was hired.

[neverfalleninlove]

My in person interview was changed to a phone interview. I’ve got my interview in an hour for my dream job after being out of employment for 3 months. Wish me luck please!

[chandlorpersaud]

Have a phone interview in an hour. Thanks for the tips wish me luck my fellow youtube community :-)

[thministered]

Tone of your voice. Energy and confidence. Listen to what is being asked. Take time to answer. Take it as a conversation. Make them like you. Make them want to meet you. Have clear answers. Do not ramble. Be clear and concise. Prepare you answers ahead of time. Get points across. Record your voice. 3rd thing they look for is technical fit. Knowledgeable qualified and a right fit. Be sure the role is appropriate for you. Most importantly they look at your resume. They assess you in the phone interview. Make sure your resume is top notch. They will be comparing you to other candidates through your resume.

[niamh]

The fact that I’m watching this because I get anxious talking on the phone when the job I’m interviewing for is to answer phones for customer service lmao

[DrJonTam]

00:41 - Demonstrate energy and confident.
02:24 - Give clear, concise and articulate answer.
04:56 - Make sure you are the right ‘technical fit’.
06:22 - Have a top-notch resume.

[pandrearh]

What I hate is when prospective employers call you and catch you out of guard, instead of email you and let you know that they are going to call you to perform a phone interview. That happened to me few days ago.

[zulaygarrido]

I had an English phone interview last week and it was a mess, because I was not prepared for it. I got so nervous, so English is not my first language. They just called me and started the questions. My mind was completely blank. It was a frustrated experience for me. If there is a second opportunity, I hope to be more prepared after watching your video. Thank you very much!

[georgialu]

This came at the best time, I have an important phone interview tmr

[agstrawberries]

I have a phone interview in an hour! I’m so nervous. Wish me luck!

[Spectrumpicture]

Ive got an interview in 3 hours. And I had another one yesterday. It really helped me to know "if I dont get this job, it isn't the end of me."

[steveburrington]

Hey Linda,
I had a phone interview this morning and wanted to tell you that your information not only was very helpful, but it was spot on. Your content is relevant and fresh and exactly aligned with the questions being asked. I felt prepared and think it went well.
Thanks

[Googlename]

A wise person once told me, “It takes full time hours to find a full time job.”

[GPrince]

I have a general interview question. I had a Zoom interview yesterday, and my interview was with a panel of 3 people that included an HR person. For the most part I felt like I was giving solid answers to the questions that the interviewers had for me. When it came to me asking questions, I asked one question I thought was very relevant; "What goals and expectation does this department have for someone filling this role? What does success look like for someone who is in this position?" I think that is a fair and relevant question to ask. Believe it or not, you know what I got in response? : "That would be a question to ask the hiring manager if you are selected for the second round." does a search committee not know what success in this role looks like? I was interviewing for a Disability Specialist position at a college in NYC by the way. Should I read into this as a red flag that the interviewers do not know what outcomes they want to see performing in the role? Perhaps you have some valuable feedback to contribute.

[apeape]

My voice sounds different on the phone... No matter what i sound like a kid 😂

[MissLimar]

This video helped me a ton! It is good to write down your answers and say them out loud. I was asked questions on the phone and was able to answer right away with confidence. The last 5 minuets of the call I was saying "thank you" over and over again because I was getting compliments on how confident and experienced I came across as! Write it down, your cv/resume is your sales pitch! Know it inside and out!!!!

[mflynn]

About to conduct my second phone interview for a position I know I am excited and a good fit for. They are calling in 45 min and i am just freshening up on some tips...so I do appreciate this video! Wish me luck! :)