How To Successfully Handle Telephonic Interviews

Telephonic interviews are a way of screening a large group of candidates. More and more companies are increasingly opting for telephonic interviews to hire candidates. It is just one of the many interviews given by candidates before they are finally hired by a company. It also helps companies to cut down their expenses. Candidates are rejected despite being qualified, if they don’t successfully crack the telephonic interview.

Consider the below mentioned do’s and don’ts the next time you attempt a telephonic interview:

Do’s:
1) Make sure to give your correct contact details so that the interviewer does not have a tough time connecting with you.
2) Your family should be aware of the importance of the telephonic interview in your job search.
3) Do research everything about the company and the job you are applying for.
4) Practice as much as you can. Learn to modulate your tone. Work on your pronunciations. Develop the habit of taking pauses when important.
5) Make sure you can hear, and you are being heard. Settle down in a place free of noise and clutter to allow the interview happen peacefully.
6) Keep synopsis handy to avoid fumbling. Be prepared so that you can tackle every question confidently.
7) It is important to close the call intelligently. Hence, ask sensible, thoughtful questions before you end the call.
8) Do keep your resume in front of you. All your important material should be handy, within your reach.
9) Have a glass of water before you take the call.
10) Do take it seriously.

Don’ts:
1) Try to not get anxious between conversation breaks. Don’t fill in airtime unnecessarily. Don’t start talking until the interviewer asks you the next question.
2) There is no need to panic if you have special needs. Telephonic interviews are possible for the hearing impaired as well.
3) Avoid sneezing, coughing or talking loudly. If you cannot control yourself, make sure to at least say ‘excuse me’.
4) Needless to say, don’t eat or drink while talking. Avoid chewing gum.
5) Turn off your music system, Television, etc. The idea is to minimize distractions.
6) Try to avoid using your cell phone. There can be signal problems and call drops.
7) Don’t ever use the interviewer’s first name unless you are asked to do so.

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