You’ve been in touch with your dream company. They seem promising and email you back to set up a time for a phone interview before bringing you in for an in-person interview. Before celebrating the good news with your friends, take some time to prepare for the phone interview.
-First, treat it like a face-to-face interview. You’ll feel more polished and confident talking to an employer over the phone in your professional clothes rather than in your sweatpants. Make sure you are in a quiet place on a landline (remember those?) or at least an area where you are sure you will get good cell phone reception. Eliminate any distractions so you can focus on the interview.
-Have your materials (resume, notes, calendar, job description) in front of you so you can easily reference whatever the employer might ask.
-Brush up on the standard interview questions that are typically asked. Check out the phone interview sheet on the website for more information. Contact Career Services for a mock phone interview beforehand to get some practice.
-Sound enthusiastic and motivated. Because the employer will not be able to see your face, make sure you sound positive and upbeat. Sell yourself!
-Ensure that you have a professional voicemail in case you are busy when they call. If your voicemail is not professional, chances are good that they aren’t calling you a second time.
-Ask what the next steps are and when you will be notified about the position.
-Follow up with a thank you note or email.
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