Here's how you can make the most of your time during a phone interview.

Since, you are not having in-person interaction so you need to be more 'present' during a phone interview call. Before the call: a. Research the company and role, and have your resume and notes ready. b. Ensure you're in a distraction-free environment with good reception. During the call: a. Speak clearly and keep your answers focused and relevant. b. Support your answers with an example as it will spark interest in the listener and also adds value to your words. c. Show your interest by asking thoughtful questions about the role and company. After the call: Send a thank-you email after the interview to reinforce your interest and professionalism.

Do your research. You should prepare as you would for a face to face interview. The employer will want to see how enthusiastic you are about joining the company and taking on the role. Make sure that you find out all you can about the company, think about the sorts of questions the interviewer will ask and prepare 2 or 3 questions you can ask the interviewer.

Bring your A Game! Set the tone. Be interactive. If you are asked what time it is, don't tell them how to build a watch. Be clear and concise. Keep the STAR method in mind: The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. Tell them the: Situation Task Action Result What role did you play? How did you contribute, share about your team too!

Assim como em entrevistas presenciais e/ou remotas, tempo é dinheiro, por essa raz?o, deve ser utilizado de forma clara e objetiva. Você pode fazer resumos sobre suas últimas experiências alinhadas ao cargo que você está fazendo a entrevista, mencione principais resultados alcan?ados e projetos desenvolvidos.

Do your research to familiarize yourself with the company ,go through your resume to make answering the interviewer questions brief and straight to the point and lastly but not least anything that you don't understand make sure you say that to avoid awkward over explaining and time wasting repeating yourself

When you are interviewing via phone, it is important that you are in a quiet space with no distractions. If you are not in a quiet space, it might be a good idea to give a heads up to the interviewer so that they are aware. Ensure you are in a good network coverage area. Keep your notepad ready to make any notes.

Plan where to take the call. You’ll need somewhere quiet without any distractions. If you live in a shared space you may need to ask your housemates or family to be quiet during your interview. If you have caring responsibilities get help if you can, so you can focus on the interview. You should organise everything well in advance.

Prepare your space, if you are a parent, prepare your family. If you are not able to get a quiet space, book a quiet room at your local library! It's important to be free of any distractions!

Active listening is crucial during a phone interview. Moreover, since the interviewer is unable to see you and your body language, it is crucial for you to give verbal affirmations during the conversation so that the interviewer knows that you are listening and engaging actively in the conversation. If you are not clear, ask or re-iterate the question or statement to ensure that it is heard well.

If for any reason you are unsure, pause and repeat back the question. Minimize your um's it's just a filler word, pause and keep going.

Listen carefully to the questions the recruiter is asking and answer them directly. Listening well to what the recruiter says will help you clearly answer each question. You'll understand exactly what they're asking of you, and the conversation will flow better.

Watch your voice since the recruiter can't see your body language, so using your voice to make a strong impression is even more important. Try to avoid mumbling and use complete sentences. Don't rush your words.