How To Impress The Interviewer In Telephonic Interview?

How to Impress the Interviewer in a Telephonic Interview?

In a telephonic interview, it is essential to make a positive impression on the interviewer. Here are some tips to help you succeed:

1. Prepare thoroughly: Research the company and the role you are interviewing for. Be ready to discuss your experiences and how they align with the job requirements.

2. Be professional: Choose a quiet location for the call and ensure you have a good phone connection. Speak clearly and professionally throughout the interview.

3. Listen actively: Pay close attention to the interviewer's questions and respond thoughtfully. Ask for clarification if needed and demonstrate your interest in the role.

4. Highlight your achievements: Be prepared to discuss your accomplishments and how they make you a strong candidate for the position. Provide specific examples to support your claims.

5. Follow up: After the interview, send a thank-you email expressing your gratitude for the opportunity. Reiterate your interest in the role and your enthusiasm for the possibility of working with the company.

By following these tips, you can impress the interviewer and increase your chances of success in a telephonic interview. Good luck!

Dear Senior,

I have a problem when I interview on the telephone. I start with fluent English, but after some time, I use some Hindi words in it. I want to get rid of this bad habit. Please suggest.

Dear Anu,

While talking on the phone, please speak slowly. Don't rush; you will overcome this problem.

One important thing - NEVER APPEAR busy. It can irritate the interviewer.

If the caller is late by a few minutes, don't show your frustration. Really - they are busier than you think!

Talk to the point - avoid beating around the bush.

Ask what the next follow-up action from your end should be; don't keep pestering them by calling them each time and asking for an update.

Remember to get the email address of the person at the end of the conversation - always follow up first through emails.

Be well prepared for questions that you know you will be asked.

Choose a calm place for you to sit/walk and talk. I had this bad experience when I was staring at a beautiful piece of artwork while being tele-interviewed; I almost missed certain key points and sounded less interested.

Avoid having people around you - you see, you never know if they have noticed you or not. Some people just walk up to you while you are on a call and try asking you things that can be answered at another time, or probably wait dutifully in front of you until you are done with that call.

Dear Anu,

You should take the advice of Mr. Ravi. I think you are very accustomed to Hindi. Start speaking in English with your friends and relatives so that you can practice with much more fluency. I hope this will help you out. All the best for the next interview.

The main problem faced by many interviewees is during the telephonic interview, they tend to get nervous, which results in words coming out unevenly.

Just relax and be yourself, and face the interview with a positive attitude. Believe me, it works wonders.

Best regards,
A Ghsh

"Impossible is nothing, just don't give up"

Hi! This is a really nice posting that will help me a lot. Can anybody tell me how to go for face-to-face interviews? I am not able to impress in face-to-face situations as I struggle to deliver proper answers when asked, "Tell me something about yourself." Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Dear All,

It is quite obvious that we get nervous whenever we attend an interview, either telephonic, face-to-face, or through video conference. We should not get nervous. The only thing I could suggest is to think and keep telling yourself that if the job or selection is important for me, then I am equally important for the employer. It is a mutual relationship.

Your thoughts.............

Regards,
Yousuf

Hi guys,

I have a question here. I faced a problem recently. I received a call on my cell phone and was asked whether it was the right time to talk (telephonic interview)?

I was sitting with my senior, hence I said, "Could you please call me after 20 minutes? Or shall I call you?" The person said, "No issues," but never called again.

So, how should one respond in this situation? 🤔

Regards,
Rajeev Dixit

Hi Aarna,

For a face-to-face interview, I would suggest you maintain eye contact, sit comfortably leaning slightly towards the interviewer, and always speak the truth. Even if you lie to the interviewer, your face or your eyes will always give it away.

Don't look up towards the ceiling when you don't know the answer or when you are thinking about an answer.

Hope this will help you.

Thanks and regards,
Yousuf

During a telephonic interview, keeping your eyes closed can help a great deal. Give it a try.

Prashant

Dear KB,

I have come across several postings of yours on this site, and most of them are like the "yes-you-are-right" type of posts, i.e., agreeing with what others have said. I would like to hear your own views as well, please.

9 out of 10 times, such callers never call up the second time. In such a case, ask for the caller's name and inquire, "Can I call you in 20 minutes?" Then proceed to call him/her up promptly to get free.

Prashant

"In life, love is never planned nor does it happen for a reason, but when love is real, it becomes your plan for life and your reason for living."

Great Sujata, you have written a very true fact about love and life. I was happy to learn more from you.

Regards,
Paras

Hi Soniya,
Thanks for sharing; it's a nice post. One thing I would like to share with you is that I got this job through success in a telephonic interview. Thanks again!
Sujata

Dear all,

Nice topic and useful to all. One more thing I want to discuss is when I make an interview call, in the beginning, I don't express myself properly. It takes 5 or 6 minutes to present myself properly. During this, I am rated as an ordinary candidate. Please suggest me.

Thanks,
LKS

It's really a good post. Check out the interview questions in the articles menu on [Human Resource](http://howhr.blogspot.com/).

Hi,

What would be a good email to follow up after a telephonic interview? Just to know if the application is considered or not.

Dear Mr. Rajeev,

There is nothing like the interviewer will not be calling you again if you tell him/her so. The fact is usually HR deals with many candidates while screening, so he might have got the candidates who meet the requirements. If there is a requirement, the HR is definitely gonna call you next time as he too has the responsibility to hire the best candidate, but it's always better that you call him back and follow up to grab the opportunity. Moreover, you have asked him, "shall I call you?" He might be expecting that you will be calling him if you are interested.

Regards,

Hi guys

I have a question here. I faced a problem recently. Received a call on my cell phone and was asked whether it was the right time to talk (telephonic interview)? I was sitting with my senior hence I said, "Could you please call me after 20 minutes? Or shall I call you?" The person said no issues but never called again. So how one should respond in this situation? :confused:

Regards

Rajeev Dixit

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