Have ready

• pen and paper, a calculator
• the job ad and the resume and cover letter which you sent in response to the ad.
• a list of your accomplishments which relate to the job you are discussing.
• research you have done on the company.
• a short list of questions about the job.
• your calendar.

• Smile - it comes through in your voice.
• Speak directly into the phone.
• Don't smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything. It all telegraphs to your listener.
• Stand up. 
• Avoid ah, er, hum. 

• Confirm the caller's name and company.
• Be aware that the caller can't see you - can't see your hand gestures, can't see you taking notes.
• Pace the call.
• Do use the technique of repeating or re-phrasing questions.
• Avoid the simple yes or no; add selling points at every opportunity.
• If you need time to think, say so - as in radio, silence during a telephone conversation is dead air time.
• Compensation issues come at the end of the interviewing cycle, never at the telephone stage.

via worktree

• Phone interviews can be tough. phone interview preparation
• expected and unexpected.have access to proper materials near your phone or desk. a notepad and a pen
• have a space set aside that is free of distractions.
• just as much of an interview
• Know your comfort zone. predefined route.
• Smile. Make sure you are in a good mood.
• Disable call waiting.
• Enforce a dress code.
• make sure there is no wind in your vicinity.
• No chewing gum, cigarettes, food
• Listen. Consider taking notes on the key aspects of each question.
• Stand up. . You will be able to speak more clearly and powerfully.
• Practice makes perfect.
• If you wear earrings, remove them before the call.
• No speaker phone.
• Make sure to ask for your interviewers name.

via emurse

1. Schedule the meeting during a time when you won’t be distracted.
2. Conduct interviews from a landline.
3. Create an office space.
4. Put a mirror in front of you.
5. Have a glass of water nearby.
6. Have your notes in front of you.
7. Vary Your Voice.
8. Use pauses effectively.
9. Don’t multi-task.
10. Practice.

via scottsdalejobnet

What To Do DURING Telephone Job Interviews

• Use the interviewer’s title
• Don't interrupt
• Think before answering
• Give concise interview answers
• Try to smile
• Don’t chew gum, eat, or smoke.
• Have a glass of water
• Speak slowly and clearly.

AFTER The Phone Interview

• Write down what you were asked and the answers you gave so that you're prepared for the 'real' job interview when it comes.
• Remember to say "thanks" to your interviewers.

via job-application-and-interview-advice

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