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How would you answer these Top 10 telephone interview
questions?
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Phone
Interview
Question 1. :
The most
commonly asked question to start
with interviews, phone or faced to face You need to
have a
short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not
sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed
otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have
held
that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the
item farthest
back and work up to the present.
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Phone
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Question 2.
:
Why
do you want to work here?
This is one of the
most important questions that you will be asked, and
you need to make sure that you have a very good answer. Try to be as
specific as possible. Explain in detail: why you would make a good
employee, why you are the right fit for the job, and what sets you
apart from other applicants. Point out your achievements,
accomplishments, and applicable experience.
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Phone
Interview
Question 3. :
Why are you
considering leaving your current position?
Regardless of the reason, do not
bad mouth your current employer.
Negativism will always hurt you. Good answers include: “There is
no
room for growth at my current employer. I am looking for a company with
long term growth opportunities”.
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Sample Phone
Interview
Question 4. :
What
are your career goals?
“My long term goals
are to find a company where I can grow, continue to
learn, take on increasing responsibilities, and be a positive
contributor”.
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Common Phone
Interview
Question 5. :
Why do you want to
work for our company?
You have to do your research! Follow the company’s mission
statement.
Follow the recent press releases. Find your passion. What’s that
one
thing that you like in the company? Besides money, benefits, or
break-times.
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telephone
Interview
Question 6. :
What type of experience have you
gained that has helped you in your career?
Since the employer has already
read your resume, avoid simply listing
your past jobs. Instead, pick one or two work experiences and think
about them in detail. What were your duties? What particular
activities, events or crises stick out in your memory? Use these
specific details to think about what you learned while doing that job.
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telephone
screening Interview
Question 7. :
What interests
you about this job?
Describe the qualifications
listed in the job posting, then connect them to your skills and
experience. Sell yourself!
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Example telephone
Interview
Question 8. :
Why
do you want to work here?
This is one of the
most important questions that you will be asked, and
you need to make sure that you have a very good answer. Try to be as
specific as possible. Explain in detail: why you would make a good
employee, why you are the right fit for the job, and what sets you
apart from other applicants. Point out your achievements,
accomplishments, and applicable experience.
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telephone
Interview
Question 9. :
What type of supervision /
Manager do you work best with - Provide some examples:
I like to work
for a supervisor who allows me the autonomy to perform my job to the
best of my abilities. I also like constructive criticism and feedback
so I can improve myself and the organization. One example was my manager
at a university. He hired me as an administrative coordinator because
of my administrative and organizational skills. He knew that I had many
new ideas and allowed me the opportunity to implement many new programs.
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telephone
Interview
Question
10. :
What changes would you make if you
were hired?
This one can set you up to
stumble in a variety of ways, according
to Ford R. Myers, author of the new book,“Get the
Job You Want Even When No One is Hiring.”
"No matter how comfortable you feel in this situation, you are
still an outsider, and don't know the inside story,” warns
Myers. “Even if your suggestions are good, you might make them
look
like idiots, if they don’t see things your way. And if you say
something that doesn’t align with the company’s culture,
then you
look like an idiot.” Myers recommends saying something like this:
“I wouldn’t be a very good doctor if I gave my diagnosis
before
examining the patient. If I were hired, I’d take a very good look
at what’s going on, speak to a lot of people. And after examining
the entire situation, I would come to you with a proposal for your
input, and collaboratively we would come up with a solution.”
Phone interview tips:
- Don't smoke, chew gum, eat,
or drink.
- Do keep a glass of water
handy, in case you need to wet your mouth.
- Smile. Smiling will project a
positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice.
- Speak slowly and enunciate
clearly.
- Use the person's title (Mr.
or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to.
- Don't interrupt the
interviewer.
- Take your time - it's
perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.
- Give short answers.
- Remember your goal is to
set-up a face-to-face interview. After you
thank the interviewer ask if it would be possible to meet in person.
Interview
Question to ask your interviewer.
Always
have some
questions prepared ready to ask your interviewers. Not having
interview questions ready is one of the three most common interview mistakes.
Questions
prepared addressing, where you will be an asset to
the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive?
and What type of projects will I be able to assist on?
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