https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 02:56:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2123202 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:09:22 +0000 cmomma17 2123202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: fingers crossed for a great new opportunity for you!! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2123191 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:02:22 +0000 CakeLady 2123191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So glad it went well! Fingers crossed for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2123063 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:27:13 +0000 MapleMoose 2123063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So happy for you! Fingers crossed you get good news! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2123055 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:24:06 +0000 avivoca 2123055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>***UPDATE***</p> <p>I had my phone interview today and I think it went really well. He (the interviewer) said that my news and non-profit background was really interesting and would bring a lot to the position. We had a great conversation about what I have been doing in relation to what this job would entail. I should have a follow-up call in a week or a week and a half to either schedule an in-person interview or be informed that they have selected other candidates to interview.</p> <p>Thanks to your tips, I felt very prepared and I think the confidence showed. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2120441 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:58:39 +0000 avivoca 2120441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@busylizzy111: @kentuckygirl: It's on Thursday, but I will update! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2120399 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:19:24 +0000 kentuckygirl 2120399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Hope it went well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2120133 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:25:44 +0000 busylizzy111 2120133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: good luck! let us know how it went! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118850 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:33:06 +0000 avivoca 2118850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @MapleMoose: @busylizzy111: @Mrs. Pickles: @Mae: @kimbed: @NovBaby1112: @CakeLady: @msplatypus: thank you ladies! These are some great tips. I'll be doing the interview in my car since its at 3:30 in the afternoon. I'll also be dressed for it since I am coming from work. Wish me luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118811 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:02:17 +0000 msplatypus 2118811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done so many! I agree with most of the advice and would back up a few...</p> <p>Definitely dress the part even though you're at home. If you can use a landline, if not make sure you are fully charged and in a place with good reception. Take notes and ask detailed questions about the job. Don't stress pauses, it's natural. Speak deliberately and slowly and make sure you catch your breath. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118710 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:39:19 +0000 CakeLady 2118710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't worry about long pauses. It is better to take your time and think than to try to fill the pause. </p> <p>Also, in general for an interview I like to look at the job description and think of/write down specific stories about of work I have done that show how I have done the things they are looking for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118707 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:33:30 +0000 NovBaby1112 2118707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it in front of a mirror and smile! Don't say umm or hmmm a lot- just take your time responding if you need to. Have everything laid out in front of you- accomplishments, time line for stuff, etc. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118702 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:27:49 +0000 kimbed 2118702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are all great tips! Wish I had seen them last week when I had a phone interview on Wed. One of the benefits of a phone interview is you can have notes in front of you! I wrote the names down of the people who I was speaking with. Sounds silly but I am awful with names. I also made sure I calculated all my years at previous jobs and wrote that down as well since I totally had a memory lapse last time someone asked me how long I had been at my current job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118701 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:27:27 +0000 Mae 2118701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always walk around (quietly). I feel like that helps me to use my nervous energy and think more clearly because phones make me anxious anyways. Also definitely smile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118690 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:16:39 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2118690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As I've been conducting phone interviews lately...don't be afraid to ask questions or have the individual repeat the question and be cognizant of your "ums" etc. as they become more pronounced over the phone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118687 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:14:30 +0000 busylizzy111 2118687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second @MapleMoose - definitely dress the part. Sit up straight, put a glass of water close (but only drink if absolutely necessary, e.g. if you are coughing etc)<br /> in front of you: resume, notepad, pen, reasons you are awesome, the job description with your notes (examples to prove you have the skills they ask for)<br /> If it is early in the morning: make sure you have been speaking before picking up the phone (with dh, in the shower... whatever)<br /> And, important: SMILE! you can hear that in a voice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118682 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:09:33 +0000 MapleMoose 2118682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aside from the usual prep, someone told me to dress as if you were doing the interview in person rather than in your pajamas and slippers. If you wear a suit or dress you tend to sit straighter and you get into a professional mindset. I was also told to smile. Even though the person can't see you they can tell when you smile while you respond. </p> <p>Not sure if these actually work but I had success! Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118668 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:00:52 +0000 blackbird 2118668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i write down all my accomplishments and keep my resume right in front of me. And if i have to think about a question, i ask them if i can have a minute, then set the phone down, and think. It's better than going "ummm ummmm" into the phone. It's always helped me a lot to set it aside and think for a minute. They know you're there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/phone-interview-tips#post-2118652 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:48:29 +0000 avivoca 2118652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 20-30 minute phone interview on Thursday (yay), but I struggle with them. I've only had one other phone interview, and even though I prepared for it, I felt extremely flustered and don't think I did very well at all. So I'm polling the hive for tips. Thank you in advance for your help. :grin: </p>