22 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Nail the Call (and Move to the Next Round)

There’s truly nothing more rewarding than getting a response from an application you sent in to your dream job asking you to hop on the phone for an interview. Not only did all your hard work—editing your resume, writing a cover letter, putting together writing samples, and filling out endless forms—pay off, but you’re finally going to meet the person (or people) hiring for your role. Or, uh, well, hear their voice at least.

Before you go from ecstatic to panicked wondering how in the hell you’re going to knock the interviewer’s socks off, we’ve compiled all the phone interview tips you could ever need to get yourself prepared—and guarantee you’ll get to meet the hiring manager?in person?in the next round.

1. Get Clear on the Details
2. Do Your Research
3. Practice Your Answers (and Talking on the Phone)
4. Prepare Your Salary Number
5. Create a Cheat Sheet
6. Print Out Other Relevant Documents
7. Gather Your Tools
8. Dress the Part
9. Find a Quiet, Comfortable, and Convenient Place
10. Cut the Distractions
11. Factor in the Worst-Case Scenarios
12. Set a Friendly (and Professional) Voicemail Message
13. Charge Your Phone and Do a Test Run
14. Start Off Strong
15. Have Impeccable Manners (and Know How to Small Talk)
16. Lean Into the Pauses
17. Make Sure There’s Excitement in Your Voice
18. Talk Slowly
19. Listen (and Sound Like You Are)
20. Jot Down Important Points
21. Send a Thank You Note
22. Follow Up if You Don’t Hear Back

Article by Alyse Kalish @ https://www.themuse.com/advice/phone-interview-tips-preparation?sc_src=email_1911945&sc_lid=172043835&sc_uid=8kAYko7sC6&sc_llid=98159&sc_eh=2c3de0423d9b7c851&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_20220105_NoSpon_90Day_1911945&utm_content=sponsored&utm_term=_&uid=151816044