3 essentials for a successful telephonic interview

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Presented by:Hansraj Surti

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Your search for a job starts with applying to various job postings and as a result you start receive calls from various agencies and corporate recruiters. Your aim is to clear this initial interview call and get yourself shortlisted among the selected prospective candidates.

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1) Be Prepared:

First and the most important essential is to keep your updated resume always handy when you are looking for a job, who knows you might get a call anytime, anywhere.

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1) Be Prepared:

If you get a call at an inconvenient time, politely request the interviewer if it can be rescheduled or ask, “Would you mind if I take a few moments before we start this interview”.

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1) Be Prepared:

And in this time get your updated copy of resume, few blank papers and a pen, if in case to make some notes during this call or quick key notes of this telephonic interview.

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2) Pay Attention:

Stay focused during the interview. This might be THE opportunity you are waiting for. Keep your receiver / handset at a proper distance so that the interviewer can hear you clearly.

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2) Pay Attention:

If possible ask the interviewer at the start, “Are you able to hear me clearly”. Allow the interviewer to first introduce and then thank him / her for showing interest in your profile.

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2) Pay Attention:

Avoid giving answers like “YES” / “NO” this might turn OFF the interviewer’s interest. Always give answers with some facts about your expertise and how you can contribute more value for the position discussed.

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3) Mention Key skills:

Be specific and avoid giving long winding answers but instead try to answer by adding your accomplishment backed with some facts and examples.

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3) Mention Key skills:

Try to highlight your success story by mentioning about your awards or appreciations. Many a time interviewers ask you have any questions, you may ask questions related to the position, your growth and company’s future plan which shows your interest.

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3) Mention Key skills:

While concluding the interview, show your interest by saying.” It sounds interesting to me, when can we meet again to discuss in person.”

And always conclude the interview by giving a THANK YOU note to the interviewer..

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