Telephonic interview

Preparation

 Be ready even before time of the interview.
 Be inside a calm room.
 Sit at a table.
 Dress formal if you think it will help you.
 Avoid tight clothing.
 Have a scribbling pad and a pen.
 Keep a copy of your resume.
 Keep your passport details written on a paper.


To perform better

 Show your enthusiasm over your voice.
 Don’t rush up.
 Smile while you speak.

                                                               Keep the mouth piece at a reasonable distance.
                                                               Be audible enough but don’t shout.


Taking up the call


 Greet and say your name when you receive the call.
 Take down the interviewer’s name and designation when he/she says.
 Listen carefully when interviewer is asking question.
 Answer politely for the questions being asked.
 Don’t speak while the interviewer is speaking.
 Call the interviewer by his name with the title.
 Assure the interviewer that you are listening to him.
 Don’t use you vocabulary.
 Don’t use fillers a lot of times.
 Explain only the things over which you are confident.
 Don’t say simply “I don’t know”
 Use a synonym to clarify your doubt.
 Thank the interviewer while giving up.

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