In a world of ‘global citizenship’ enduring a telephone interview or screening is becoming more and more common as people seek jobs in different counties or just further a field. The telephone screening part of the recruitment process is also popular amongst large, time strapped organisations with a lot of recruitment and HR issues. It saves them time and money, and saves your time as well. It sorts the wheat from the chafe for the recruiters and doesn’t waste the travel and expense of the potential employee having to get themselves to a physical interview.
Telephone interviews or screenings can be as nerve-wracking as a face to face meeting – and why shouldn’t they be? Whilst you don’t have to worry about what you wear , or where indeed you are sitting or standing, your physical self and body language and presentation help to make the impression as much as what you have to say. The objective of a screening interview is exactly as it says – to find out enough about you to assess the need for a face to face.
So , how to ace that first telephone screening interview:
- If you can create the proper first impression on the telephone your chances of being invited for a personal visit are greatly enhanced.
- Be enthusiastic and assertive. Remember that you don't have the benefits of expression and eye contact to show your excitement and interest.
- Be ready to provide specific examples of projects and accomplishments which showcase your skills.
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