Telephone Interview by Laura Mote and Rylee Sumahit

What should you expect?

You should expect to talk to the person taking the interview How may the process look, or even differ, from other interview types

Every employer has a preferred style of obtaining the information they need for their hiring decision. These are some basic types of interview styles you may encounter. Some employers may choose to utilize a combination of different styles, but as long as you've prepared well for your interview, you'll be able to adapt to the situation they present.

Maintain a conversational tone. ...
Make sure to listen. ...
Eliminate distractions. ...
Don't give too much information. ...
Take advantage of being unseen. ...
Have your own questions. ...
Wrap up on a high note

Telephone Interviews are:

You should expect a call from the employer. This will eliminate with essential criteria without an appointment. These are usually short interviews.

Some tips include You should Make good eye contact, do not be a clock watcher, and wear clothes a step above what you would wear to the normal day on the job.

Benefits and Challenges

Challenges

The five senses are gone from both the employer and the person applying for the job. The employer can not be impressed by your posture, clothing choice, or how you hold yourself (which could be good for the person applying for the job). You can not read social cues, and your impression is limited to only your voice and the answers you give (Which again can be good or bad)

Benefits

The interviews are shorter, You can wear whatever you want, You only have to impress them with your answers.