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Title: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:03:42 PM
It's supposed to be a half hour. What kind of job interview has you talking for 30 minutes on the phone. Anyone ever do one of these before?
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: nycbull on May 09, 2009, 05:17:02 PM
they just ask you basics..be light and upbeat and very positive about everything..they are judging your personality and how you will fit in with their staff....... and dont talk too much or give overly detailed explanations,  let them do all the talking...dont offer up any information they dont ask for...just answer each question briefly and very very positive.

Try to assess the personality of the interviewer, if they make a lot of jokes, show them you are fun, but dont make the mistake of making your own quips..it will work against you.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:17:25 PM
Have a few beers before hand to loosen up.

Sound advice.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:18:17 PM
they just ask you basics..be light and upbeat and very positive about everything..they are judging your personality and how you will fit in with their staff....... and dont talk too much or give overly detailed explanations,  let them do all the talking...dont offer up any information they dont ask for...just answer each question briefly and very very positive.

Try to assess the personality of the interviewer, if they make a lot of jokes, show them you are fun, but dont make the mistake of making your own quips..it will work against you.

I think this might be really important.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: The Master on May 09, 2009, 05:18:54 PM
Advice: Be.Yourself.

Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:19:48 PM
Advice: Be.Yourself.



Not much choice there. It's with a university in Saudi Arabia.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Boost on May 09, 2009, 05:21:46 PM
They will ask you how you would react or deal with certain situations

More importantly, they want you to demonstrate that you have actually dealt with certain situations before

they don't want to know what you "could" do, but rather what you "have" done
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: The Master on May 09, 2009, 05:22:27 PM
Not much choice there. It's with a university in Saudi Arabia.


Sounds interesting.

Do you normally get nervous before these kinds of things? Does the nervousness inhibit your performance or does it simply "keep you sharp"?
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: roc on May 09, 2009, 05:23:57 PM
i was a traveling nurse and have done numerous interviews over the phone. always got the jobs i was looking for. iv'e interviewed for nursing positions in st thomas, san diego, hawaii, nyc, and hopkins in baltimore city
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:24:41 PM

Sounds interesting.

Do you normally get nervous before these kinds of things? Does the nervousness inhibit your performance or does it simply "keep you sharp"?

Not really. I am nervous because I can't imagine why it needs to be a half hour and I don't know what they will be asking and it is in Saudi. BUT worse thing that can happen is I don't get the job, so no biggie.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:25:44 PM
Do you a nommally get a camel to to takee a sheet in you?

If you send me a pm like that one more time I will see to it that you are banned. End of story.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Boost on May 09, 2009, 05:26:52 PM
They want to know what specific skills you have that would make you right for the job

They will also want you to give examples of situations in the past where you have used these skills, rather than just saying how you would use them
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: G o a t b o y on May 09, 2009, 05:29:28 PM
Let's say 200 people applied for a job, and 50 or so look good on paper and made the first cut.  A company isn't going to fly 50 people in for face-to-face interviews...  they want to cut it down to a half-dozen or so for that.  Phone interviews are basically to weed out the losers and clarify questions that your resume does not answer clearly.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:31:24 PM
Let's say 200 people applied for a job, and 50 or so look good on paper and made the first cut.  A company isn't going to fly 50 people in for face-to-face interviews...  they want to cut it down to a half-dozen or so for that.  Phone interviews are basically to weed out the losers and clarify questions that your resume does not answer clearly.


Probably won't get it, was surprised about the invite anyway...if I actually got the job, it would be weird.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: drkaje on May 09, 2009, 05:40:09 PM
It's supposed to be a half hour. What kind of job interview has you talking for 30 minutes on the phone. Anyone ever do one of these before?

Let the interviewer do most of the talking.

Biggest secret to phone interviews is to do them in front of a mirror. People can pick up on tension so using the mirror will help make sure your smiling and have a relaxed face.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 05:41:14 PM
Let the interviewer do most of the talking.

Biggest secret to phone interviews is to do them in front of a mirror. People can pick up on tension so using the mirror will help make sure your smiling and have a relaxed face.

Good tip. cheers
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: pumpster on May 09, 2009, 06:03:39 PM
Just be relaxed, and beyond that look up a list of stock questions that some interviewers ask, and have various stock answers ready. For example, what is your greatest weakness, tell me about a project in which you made the greatest impact, etc. Don't talk too much, let the interviewer lead.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: roc on May 09, 2009, 06:29:02 PM
 in most telephone interviews the employer is just looking for the basics. employment hx ect, if you are personable and can sell yourself you are probably in good shape. im sure it went well. good luck
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on May 09, 2009, 06:40:37 PM
good luck decide-youre a really intelligent dude so im sure youll be fine

-gene
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 06:44:22 PM
good luck decide-youre a really intelligent dude so im sure youll be fine

-gene

Thanks Bluto.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on May 09, 2009, 06:45:38 PM
Thanks Bluto.
i lied! i hope u dont get the job!
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Deicide on May 09, 2009, 06:57:16 PM
i lied! i hope u dont get the job!

OK Bluto
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: BigIronPete on May 09, 2009, 06:58:12 PM
OK Bluto
GOATSHIT
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Tapeworm on May 09, 2009, 07:11:11 PM
You can put me down as a reference.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: elite_lifter on May 09, 2009, 07:17:20 PM
Here is a tip:Tell them what they want to hear.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: The Apprentice on May 09, 2009, 07:18:18 PM
i am not sure what kind of job it is exactly - when i had a phone interview, the interviewer told me some details about the position, asked me questions on the experience i listed on my resume and whether i could do this or that and also asked whether i had any questions about the job.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Tapeworm on May 09, 2009, 07:19:51 PM
i am not sure what kind of job it is exactly - when i had a phone interview, the interviewer told me some details about the position, asked me questions on the experience i listed on my resume and whether i could do this or that and also asked whether i had any questions about the job.

Did you get the job?
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: The Apprentice on May 09, 2009, 07:26:57 PM
yes
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: evandatp on May 09, 2009, 07:30:01 PM
If you told them about your major accomplishments as a contributor to the 'Gayer than' thread you're certain of the position.
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on May 09, 2009, 07:33:15 PM
Garbage pickup interview over the phone? What's the 2nd interview - panel interview?
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Tapeworm on May 09, 2009, 07:34:27 PM
yes

Looking back, are you glad you got the job?
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: The Apprentice on May 09, 2009, 07:37:13 PM
it is a summer internship, starts june 1st ;D
Title: Re: Anyone ever have a phone interview? Got one on Tuesday and nervous as hell
Post by: Tapeworm on May 09, 2009, 07:46:06 PM
Cool.  Jus' sayin' that the most important thing to accomplish is to find out if the job you are being interviewed for is one that you really want.  With all the 'put your best obsequious foot forward' crap that goes with interviews, people tend to forget that. They panic about getting the job, then 12 months later can't stand the job.