Techniques for phone interviews

Study up #

Just like any other interview, it is important to know as much as you can about the organization that is interviewing you.

According to Jorg Stegemann, you should expect to be asked what you know about the organization; “if you are not able to state the organization’s key figures, strategy, and markets, the interview might be over after only three minutes.” (Stegemann).

This is no reason to panic! Remember, the interviewer cannot see you, so feel free to employ a cheat sheet or search engine to help you answer.

Be comfortable #

Interviews are stressful enough on their own so be sure to make yourself as comfortable as possible to decrease any additional stress. Since the interview is over the phone, you will have more of an ability to control your surroundings than you would in even a video conference interview. So, please, take advantage of that!