December 20

Phone Interview Tips – #6: How to Project Enthusiasm

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Phone Interview Tips Series

Table of Contents

Phone Interview Tips 1-10
  1. Phone Interview Tip #1 -- Check Your Voicemail Greeting

  2. Phone Interview Tip #2 -- The Best Time to Set Up Your Call

  3. Phone Interview Tip #3 -- Where’s the Best Place for a Phone Interview?

  4. Phone Interview Tip #4 -- How To Keep Your Focus

  5. Phone Interview Tip #5 -- How to Build Your Confidence

  6. Phone Interview Tip #6 -- How to Project Enthusiasm

  7. Phone Interview Tip #7 -- Use Cheat Sheets

  8. Phone Interview Tip #8 -- Research the Interviewer

  9. Phone Interview Tip #9 -- Research the Company

  10. Phone Interview Tip #10 -- Prepare Answers to Common Phone Interview Questions

Phone Interview Tips 11-20
  1. Phone Interview Tip #11 -- Practice Your Phone Interview

  2. Phone Interview Tip #12 -- How to Hit Your Phone Interview Goals

  3. Phone Interview Tip #13 -- The Best Phone for Your Interview

  4. Phone Interview Tip #14 -- Your Phone Interview Voice

  5. Phone Interview Tip #15 -- How to Give the Interviewer What They’re Looking For

  6. Phone Interview Tip #16 -- How to Project the Right Image Over the Phone

  7. Phone Interview Tip #17 -- Help Them Qualify You for the Face-to-Face Interview

  8. Phone Interview Tip #18 -- Speak the Right Body Language (Yes, Even On the Phone)

  9. Phone Interview Tip #19 -- Secret Tricks to Phone Interview Success

  10. Phone Interview Tip #20 -- Ask Questions

Phone Interview Tips 21-30
  1. Phone Interview Tip #21 -- How to Listen Well

  2. Phone Interview Tip #22 -- Don’t Talk Too Much

  3. Phone Interview Tip #23 -- Watch Your Language

  4. Phone Interview Tip #24 -- Phone Interview Etiquette

  5. Phone Interview Tip #25 -- Getting the Face-to-Face Interview

  6. Phone Interview Tip #26 -- How and When to Follow Up

  7. Phone Interview Tip #27 -- Biggest Phone Interview Mistakes

  8. Phone Interview Tip #28 -- Small Phone Interview Mistakes That Cause Big Problems

  9. Phone Interview Tip #29 -- Things You Should Never Say

  10. Phone Interview Tip #30 -- Make a Phone Interview Checklist

Phone Interview Tips 31-37
  1. Phone Interview Tip #31 -- Relax, Be Calm, and Make a Good Impression

  2. Phone Interview Tip #32 -- Good Telephone Communication Tips

  3. Phone Interview Tip #33 -- Typical Phone Interview Questions

  4. Phone Interview Tip #34 -- Thank You Notes

  5. Phone Interview Tip #35 -- The One Question You Should Ask

  6. Phone Interview Tip #36 -- How to Keep Them From Screening You Out

  7. Phone Interview Tip #37 -- How to Prepare for a Phone Interview

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What hiring manager doesn’t want to choose someone who is sincerely enthusiastic and excited about the job?  They all do.  If you’re excited about the job, you’ll try hard and probably do better than someone who isn’t.  Plus, your genuine enthusiasm will make them like you more.  If they like you, they’ll be more likely to hire you.

The trouble is, projecting enthusiasm is a little more difficult on the phone than it is when you’re facing someone in person.  They can’t see how big you’re smiling, or how often you’re nodding in agreement, or how much you’re leaning forward in your seat.  Those things are powerful body language signals of enthusiasm in a normal conversation, but lose some of their power in a non-visual medium like a phone interview.  That’s not to say you shouldn’t bother with those things.  You absolutely should.

Smile

Always smile during your phone interview.  Even though they can’t see your smile, it will show up in your voice.  You will sound warmer, friendlier, and more enthusiastic.  If you need reminders, sometimes it helps to keep a mirror in front of you to remind yourself to smile.  If that’s what it takes, do it.  Smiling helps you sound more confident, too.

Be Alert

Get a good night’s rest before your interview, and eat a good breakfast or lunch.  Sleepy or distracted are deadly sins in a phone interview. Try to be animated. If you talk with your hands normally, then talk with your hands (even though they can’t see you over the phone).  If you want to walk around while you talk, do it.  In fact, standing while you talk can lend you power and confidence.

Ask Questions

Nothing projects enthusiasm like asking questions that show your interest.  Ask about the process, the job, and the company.  All your questions should be based on your research–not questions that could be answered in the job description or by Google.

Thank the Interviewer for Speaking With You

Sincere gratitude also projects enthusiasm.  Always thank the person for taking the time to speak with you while you’re on the call.  Then later, also send your thank you note.

Tell Them You’re Interested

Don’t assume the hiring manager knows you’re interested in the job.  It should be obvious, because why else would you be bothering with this interview?  But it really isn’t obvious.  Maybe they think you’re on the fence about it…so going forward with you might be a waste of time.  So tell them how much you’re interested in the job.

Got a big phone interview coming up? Let’s make sure you’re ready with half an hour of coaching!

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