- Yes, you can go hands-free
For phone interviews it’s a pretty smart
idea to go hands-free as long as the hands free device isn’t the cheapest one
on the market and you sound decent through it. Try calling a friend first to
test it out, because sometimes they can get a bit iffy. If it sounds bad, all
the best posture and pauses in the world may not save you from static and a
strange voice during the phone interview.
5. Find A Spot Of Solitude
- Avoid doing the phone interview outside
5. Find A Spot Of Solitude
- Avoid doing the phone interview outside
There are way too many distractions, and
more importantly, possible noises that can go off outside. It doesn’t matter if
you are seated in your gorgeous balcony or are leaning right next to your car, because the world is
not mute. Whether you have to shuffle your schedule or around or drive to
somewhere else, you must aim to do your phone interview inside.
- Be home
- Be home
You need to do the phone interview at home,
of course, but what if you can’t? Sometimes you’ll be on the road and may think
to do the phone interview at a Starbucks. Well, that’s not exactly the best idea
when your interviewer can clearly hear in the background “Iced caramel
macchiato for Bob!” Again, you are signaling that the interview isn’t a big
deal to you if you don’t find a nice, quiet place. What’s the alternative if
you’re not home? Do it in your car: windows rolled up, parked in a quiet area,
and not in the middle of a freeway behind an 18-wheeler’s loud engine while
blasting music and snacking on chips.
We're not done yet! Watch out because Phone Interview Tips (Quality Over Quantity): Part II is coming your way soon. Till then, comment below and tell us your thoughts.
