January 12

Phone Interview Tips – #17: Help Them Qualify You for the Face-to-Face Interview

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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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For companies, the phone interview is a screening process.  The hiring manager or human resources manager has a stack of resumes of potential candidates sitting in front of them, and their job is to wade through the stack and get it to a manageable number.

Many candidates don’t realize just how much they are under the microscope in a phone interview and how closely the company is looking for a reason to eliminate them from the stack.  Your job is to stay in the stack, or to qualify for the face-to-face interview.

Show them you’re worth spending the time to talk to.

They’re going to start with the basics:

  • Are you in the right location?  If so, great.  If not, be sure to mention any plans you might have for moving to that location.  If you don’t need relocation from them, that can be a big plus.  It’s not always a deal breaker, but it doesn’t hurt.
  • How fast will you be available?  That’s totally up to your own situation, but generally, sooner is better.
  • Do you understand the job?  Are you very clear on what the job will entail?  They just want to make sure everyone’s on the same page.

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Then they’re going to move into more specifics about your experience:

  • Do the jobs and/or skills you have listed on your resume line up with what you can actually do?  It’s very clear which candidates may have “embellished” their resumes after you talk to them for a few minutes.
  • Are there any worrisome parts of your resume?  Are you currently out of work?  Do you have a big employment gap?  Have you had too many jobs over the years?  Be ready to explain. Keep it positive.

All throughout the call, they’re going to be listening to what you say and how you say it, looking for a reason not to like you.  Don’t give them one.  Be upbeat, answer all their questions concisely but completely, show interest, ask questions, and be polite.

At the end of the call, ask for the face-to-face interview.  Say something like, “Thank you so much for speaking with me today.  I am excited about this opportunity and think I would be a great fit.  My skills in A, B, and C line up with what you said you were looking for.  I would love to come in and talk with you in person about it.  When can we schedule that?”  There are lots of different ways you can ask for the next step, but being bold enough to ask for it is a very powerful way to get it.

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