Tips on how to crack a telephonic job interview

The first step to have a perfect telephonic conversation depends upon how calmly you talk during that time. There is more beyond your communication skill, it is your attitude and your calm nature. Here are some practical tips to crack the telephonic interview:

Fix a convenient time

Fix up an appropriate time and day for the interview, one that is convenient for both of the parties. Locate a quiet room to answer the questions. Prioritise your time, make sure you ain’t interrupted by any family issues at that moment

Check Technicality

Keep your phone charged before you are starting the interview. Also, make sure that cellular connectivity is good and there is no chance of call drops or your voice breaking while you’re talking to the interviewer. If you have problem with connectivity, it is better to take the discussion over a landline.

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Create atmosphere

Dress up for the interview even when it is a telephonic Interview. If you are lounging around in your pyjamas while replying to the crucial questions over the telephone, the casualness of the whole set-up is bound to creep into your approach and interview etiquette, making you sound indifferent, unprofessional or disinterested. Your voice is the sole judging tool your interviewer has and sounding disinterested is a sure shot way of losing the opportunity. Smart work clothes will do just as well.

Keep your CV handy

Keep your CV ready before you start with the interview. An interviewer may ask you a specific question related to your CV. Therefore having the CV handy will make it easy to refer when required. However, ensure that you do not make rustling noises while you refer to the CV. Also, keep a pen and note-pad handy, in case you need to jot down a few points. You don’t want to be rushing around, searching for writing material while giving your interview!

Correct Pitch and Tone:

Speak slowly and crisply, pronouncing each word clearly. Your main focus should be in getting across your points lucidly and intelligently. This is even more imperative if you’re giving the interview to a person from foreign shores, since pronunciations differ vastly in different countries. Also, remember to smile while answering questions. This injects a note of warmth in your tone, making your interviewer respond in a like manner.