What is a Phone Interview?
Phone interviews have become more common thanks to the shift of centuries and an abrupt pandemic. Due to COVID-19, many companies have started their interview process with a phone interview/phone screening. This is when you receive a phone call from either the company’s hiring manager or recruiter to discuss a few things related to your application and the job opening.
What is the Purpose of a Phone Interview?
Employers, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers start the interviewing process with a phone interview so they can get to know the candidate better. Employers will typically ask you a few questions to get the feel for you during this step. From how you answer their questions, your attitude during the call, and so on, the employer will get an idea if you are the right fit for this job.
What Types of Questions May Occur During an On-Phone Interview?
During phone interviews, you will be asked a handful of questions. The employer may choose to start with questions about you. Such as, “Can you explain your work experience and how it relates to this job opening?”, “What skills do you provide that make you a great fit for this role?”, “What is one strength and one weakness about yourself in a work field?”. After you have answered this the employer will proceed to give you a description of the job and where you would come into play. They may ask you questions like, “What is your availability?”, “Have you ever performed a role like this before?”, and “What are one things that you feel confident about and one thing you feel nervous about in this job?” After you conclude this part, the employer has a better idea of who you are, what you are capable of doing, and how you work.
How can I Prepare for a Phone Interview?
Preparing for a phone interview is said to be easier than preparing for an in-person interview. Essentially, both interview processes could ask you the same questions but most people feel a lot more comfortable answering these questions over the phone. If you are a nervous interviewer, take a deep breath because phone interviewing is less nerve-racking. If you have a phone interview, always have been in a silent area with the best ability to have your background professional. Your outfit for an in-person interview could be the same or different from a phone interview. If there are no cameras involved in the phone interview (on the cell phone), you may wear whatever you feel comfortable in. However, if there are cameras on (like a Zoom call), you should proceed to dress business professional or casual like you would for any job interview.
Conclusion
When it comes to phone interviews, you have less to prepare for but you need more ways to prove that you are the right candidate beyond your resume. Always be a confident speaker and think before you answer any of their questions. Have a great attitude and use proper wording when speaking to the interviewer.
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