Basic Phone Interview Questions and Best Answers

When you are seriously looking a job  you can't wait to hear from the hiring officer to call or email you for an interview. It is important you are well prepared to answer  the questions effectively.When you answered all the questions and proved the hiring officer you are the right person on the position you   have a chance to be invited onsite interview.

Keep in mind it is "make it or break it" so being prepared gives you the chance to be success. Here are the basic phone interview questions you might consider to practice at home. 

• Tell me about yourself? The question sounds easy and  most applicants forget to answer the question that the employer wants to hear. The best answer is tell about your professional experience that is related to the job you are applying.

• What is your education background? Be honest and straight to the point. This is the best time to explain how your education prepared you in the real world. Explain to the hiring officer if you are in honor students,  community involvement, leadership awards, volunteer, and if you are a working students don't forget to mention it-proves you have the ability to be a multitask and ability to succeed just to improved your skills.

• What are your qualifications for this position?Your best answer is your experience. Explain  your education, experience that is related to the job you are applying.

• What is the most important thing you’re looking for job? I'm sure your answer is your salary-try not to mention about the salary in this questions.The best thing you can convince to your hiring officer is a new challenge with an opportunity for growth and development. 

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Benefits of Telephone Interview

Thinking for seeking a job could be stressful,that's why most people doesn't want CHANGES. Most of the company now, has a different ways of screening an applicants and one way they do is phone interview before the on-site interview. It could be stressful when you are not prepared for the interview.The good news you can be aware and  ready if you are serious of looking a job.

There are some benefits of phone interview:

By Applicant:

• Save Time:You are serious in seeking a job. This is your time to ask questions and have a feel if you are able to perform the job well.

•  You don't have to worry what to wear.
•  Jot down all the questions you might want to ask: Consider yourself prepared in the job  interview. You can look at your questions.
• You don't  need to travel and waste your time.

By Employer:

• No cost: A quicker way to screen out the applicant before inviting on-site interview.
• Helps verify the communication skills.

Tips of Phone Interview Success:

You already send out your resume and one day you received a voice call "I LIKE YOUR RESUME"please let me know if what is possible and a time that best suits your schedule .

• Be prepared: It is important you are prepared on the interview.Do your work before sending your resume out.
• Ready to ask questions:Don't be scared to ask questions. Most hiring officer screens your ability to communicate effectively.
• Be honest:Once you have a feeling that you can't do the job, tell the hiring officer your reasons.Last week I experienced telephone interview and I asked the questions "What are your working hours"? 
• Say thank you: This is one of the most powerful words you can say to your hiring officer. It is important to show them your courtesy.

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