Comments - Top 10 tips for a successful Telephone Interview - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-19T11:00:57Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=502551%3ABlogPost%3A1625169&xn_auth=noHi Pam, in this instance I wo…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-02-06:502551:Comment:16609402013-02-06T10:18:15.098ZJezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Jez
<p>Hi Pam, in this instance I would define 'active listening' as giving verbal indications such as 'um or aha.' Clearly there are no other ways of actively listening on a call. If during an interview a candidate 'actively listens' there is a good chance this will disrupt flow and lead to the interviewer stopping mid sentence as they may believe the candidate is looking to interject. Overall this can lead to a disjointed call.</p>
<p>In most other interview situations I would encourage active…</p>
<p>Hi Pam, in this instance I would define 'active listening' as giving verbal indications such as 'um or aha.' Clearly there are no other ways of actively listening on a call. If during an interview a candidate 'actively listens' there is a good chance this will disrupt flow and lead to the interviewer stopping mid sentence as they may believe the candidate is looking to interject. Overall this can lead to a disjointed call.</p>
<p>In most other interview situations I would encourage active listening. Hope this helps, Jez @ AdMore.</p> Can you explain how you defin…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-02-03:502551:Comment:16597032013-02-03T14:48:56.845Zpam claughtonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/pamclaughton
<p><span>Can you explain how you define active listening? I imagine it's likely different than how I think of it. Your list is very good, but the one thing I always emphasize to candidates for all interviews is to be an active listener rather than trying to anticipate the next question and seeming distracted. The goal being to really focus on what the interviewer is saying, as then your interview can take on the feel of a back and forth conversation. The more you listen, the less you have to…</span></p>
<p><span>Can you explain how you define active listening? I imagine it's likely different than how I think of it. Your list is very good, but the one thing I always emphasize to candidates for all interviews is to be an active listener rather than trying to anticipate the next question and seeming distracted. The goal being to really focus on what the interviewer is saying, as then your interview can take on the feel of a back and forth conversation. The more you listen, the less you have to struggle to come up with an answer and the better you'll be received. :)</span></p> Thanks Jill, good points. We…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-02-01:502551:Comment:16586462013-02-01T08:11:59.791ZAdMore Recruitmenthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/AdMoreRecruitment
<p>Thanks Jill, good points. We are also seeing a number of clients asking for 2 if not 3 examples around each compentency with the view the first point can be pre-prepared. Certainly focuses the mind!</p>
<p>Thanks Jill, good points. We are also seeing a number of clients asking for 2 if not 3 examples around each compentency with the view the first point can be pre-prepared. Certainly focuses the mind!</p> Great points Jez, thank you.…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-01-31:502551:Comment:16586992013-01-31T23:03:18.746ZJill Gillilandhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/JillGilliland
Great points Jez, thank you. These tips are valuable additions to our telephone interview candidate-coaching toolkit. One additional recommendation we have for our candidates, as they prepare for a telephone interview, is to have them write down five to six scenarios that answer behaviorally based questions. We ask them to focus on situations in which they had the opportunity to: problem solve, meet a goal, develop a solution, or deal with a difficult situation. We give them a list of targeted…
Great points Jez, thank you. These tips are valuable additions to our telephone interview candidate-coaching toolkit. One additional recommendation we have for our candidates, as they prepare for a telephone interview, is to have them write down five to six scenarios that answer behaviorally based questions. We ask them to focus on situations in which they had the opportunity to: problem solve, meet a goal, develop a solution, or deal with a difficult situation. We give them a list of targeted characteristics, values, and skills to highlight in their scenarios, which anticipate employer's section criteria. Scenario preparation can alleviate the uncomfortable feeling, and sometimes paralyzing stress, that can result from thinking on the spot. When candidates are ready to answer questions, they are more likely to demonstrate the qualities and strengths that the employer is looking for. Nice work Jez - over 1000 IN…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-01:502551:Comment:16280152012-12-01T15:44:08.944ZTim Spagnolahttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/TimSpagnola
<p>Nice work Jez - over 1000 IN shares and picked up as one of the week's top stories on LinkedIn. The RBC certainly provides quite the stage.</p>
<p>Nice work Jez - over 1000 IN shares and picked up as one of the week's top stories on LinkedIn. The RBC certainly provides quite the stage.</p> I agree, the mirror is a good…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-11-28:502551:Comment:16258762012-11-28T16:00:51.979ZSuzanne Levisonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SuzanneLevison
<p>I agree, the mirror is a good idea. You may want to role play prior for voice quality~call a friend and practice, use your best voice, calm and assured</p>
<p>I agree, the mirror is a good idea. You may want to role play prior for voice quality~call a friend and practice, use your best voice, calm and assured</p> Hi Paul, thanks for your comm…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-11-28:502551:Comment:16259522012-11-28T13:59:38.025ZAdMore Recruitmenthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/AdMoreRecruitment
<p>Hi Paul, thanks for your comments, glad you like the point about the mirror! It does go down well with candidates, if it does make the feel slighly uncomforable!</p>
<p>Hi Paul, thanks for your comments, glad you like the point about the mirror! It does go down well with candidates, if it does make the feel slighly uncomforable!</p> Excellent article. However,…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-11-28:502551:Comment:16259452012-11-28T13:37:38.645ZPaul S. Gumbinnerhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PaulSGumbinner
<p>Excellent article. However, I would expand upon point two, prepare. This is essential for any interview, but especially for a phone conversation. Candidates must know about the company they are interviewing with and, if at all possible, the person they will be talking to. Too many phone interviews are lost because candidates have not done their homework. By the way, I especially love your point about sitting in front of a mirror. It is really good advice. </p>
<p>Excellent article. However, I would expand upon point two, prepare. This is essential for any interview, but especially for a phone conversation. Candidates must know about the company they are interviewing with and, if at all possible, the person they will be talking to. Too many phone interviews are lost because candidates have not done their homework. By the way, I especially love your point about sitting in front of a mirror. It is really good advice. </p>