Comments - 5 Ways to Bomb Your Phone Interview - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T08:23:18Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=502551%3ABlogPost%3A1813955&xn_auth=noI would add that job seekers…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-16:502551:Comment:18155092014-07-16T17:35:56.022ZKathleen Smithhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KathleenSmith
<p>I would add that job seekers bomb a phone interview because they don't understand the importance of it, how it is a gatekeeper rather than a warm and fuzzy get to know you call. Furthermore, too many people do not know how to speak well in person or over the phone.</p>
<p>I would add that job seekers bomb a phone interview because they don't understand the importance of it, how it is a gatekeeper rather than a warm and fuzzy get to know you call. Furthermore, too many people do not know how to speak well in person or over the phone.</p> Thanks, Kelly. Re: Answering…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-14:502551:Comment:18149222014-07-14T19:22:17.073ZKeith Halperinhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KeithHalperin
<p>Thanks, Kelly. Re: <strong>Answering a question, “I don’t know</strong>.”</p>
<p>I disagree with you here, at least in part. I think sincerely and non-apologetically admitting a lack of knowledge in a given area is better than trying to re-direct and avoid the question.</p>
<p>RE: video interviews- I think you should have them when they're too far away to come in, NOT instead of a phone interview.</p>
<p>Thanks, Kelly. Re: <strong>Answering a question, “I don’t know</strong>.”</p>
<p>I disagree with you here, at least in part. I think sincerely and non-apologetically admitting a lack of knowledge in a given area is better than trying to re-direct and avoid the question.</p>
<p>RE: video interviews- I think you should have them when they're too far away to come in, NOT instead of a phone interview.</p> I think we will be seeing mor…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-09:502551:Comment:18143022014-07-09T17:39:52.721ZKelly Mead, SPHRhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KellyMeadSPHR
<p>I think we will be seeing more video interviewing in the future especially by larger, global companies. They serve not only as a replacement for a phone screen but also as a first interview which cuts down on travel expenses. Another benefit is that numerous people at different locations can participate in one interview which is a huge time saver. I'm guessing that for now, smaller companies will probably stick with the traditional phone interviews but job seekers now have to be prepared…</p>
<p>I think we will be seeing more video interviewing in the future especially by larger, global companies. They serve not only as a replacement for a phone screen but also as a first interview which cuts down on travel expenses. Another benefit is that numerous people at different locations can participate in one interview which is a huge time saver. I'm guessing that for now, smaller companies will probably stick with the traditional phone interviews but job seekers now have to be prepared for both.</p> good tips. I don't mind disc…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-09:502551:Comment:18142292014-07-09T15:40:56.763ZTiffany Branchhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/TiffanyBranch
<p>good tips. I don't mind discussing salary up front. I need to know if we should get in the sandbox and play. I'd hate to get further along in the process and then find out the candidates salary expectations exceed what I am able to offer. </p>
<p>good tips. I don't mind discussing salary up front. I need to know if we should get in the sandbox and play. I'd hate to get further along in the process and then find out the candidates salary expectations exceed what I am able to offer. </p> We have certainly seen a plet…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-09:502551:Comment:18141342014-07-09T13:22:38.568ZPeter Claytonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/totalpicture
<p class="p1">We have certainly seen a plethora of video interviewing platforms (beyond Skype) over the past couple of years, with very favorable results from most companies using them. Do you think video will replace the traditional phone screen? </p>
<p class="p1">We have certainly seen a plethora of video interviewing platforms (beyond Skype) over the past couple of years, with very favorable results from most companies using them. Do you think video will replace the traditional phone screen? </p> I've actually gotten a lot of…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-09:502551:Comment:18139822014-07-09T12:06:38.746ZKelly Mead, SPHRhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KellyMeadSPHR
<p>I've actually gotten a lot of questions about video interviews lately since they are becoming more common. I'm working on putting something together and hopefully will have it posted in the next week or so. Thanks!</p>
<p>I've actually gotten a lot of questions about video interviews lately since they are becoming more common. I'm working on putting something together and hopefully will have it posted in the next week or so. Thanks!</p> Thanks for the information ab…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-09:502551:Comment:18139802014-07-09T11:41:50.099ZInterview Vistahttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/InterviewVista
<p>Thanks for the <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-0">information</span> about <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-1">the phone interview</span> while <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-2">I</span> am in the favor of <a href="http://www.interviewvista.com/" target="_blank">video interviews</a>. If you <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-3">have</span> any…</p>
<p>Thanks for the <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-0">information</span> about <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-1">the phone interview</span> while <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-2">I</span> am in the favor of <a href="http://www.interviewvista.com/" target="_blank">video interviews</a>. If you <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-3">have</span> any <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-4">ideas</span> about video interviewing <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-5">questions</span> and <span class="correction alternate" id="GingerWidget-correction-6">improvement</span> tips please share. Thanks.</p> I think that a candidate is f…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-09:502551:Comment:18141212014-07-09T04:16:41.057ZNicholas Meylerhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/NicholasMeyler
<p>I think that a candidate is far better off saying "I don't know" than trying to bluff their way through an answer. Asking for clarification on the question is probably the best idea, though.</p>
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<p>I think that a candidate is far better off saying "I don't know" than trying to bluff their way through an answer. Asking for clarification on the question is probably the best idea, though.</p>
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<p></p> My pleasure! Simple mistakes…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-08:502551:Comment:18138952014-07-08T19:17:00.191ZKelly Mead, SPHRhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KellyMeadSPHR
<p>My pleasure! Simple mistakes prevent people with a lot to offer from being chosen to continue the interviewing process. Hopefully my advice will help someone interview better. Thanks for the welcome!</p>
<p>My pleasure! Simple mistakes prevent people with a lot to offer from being chosen to continue the interviewing process. Hopefully my advice will help someone interview better. Thanks for the welcome!</p> This is great advice, and par…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-07-08:502551:Comment:18139612014-07-08T18:43:56.046ZMatt Charneyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MattCharney
<p>This is great advice, and particularly appreciate it coming from an actual practitioner - too few recruiters and too many "consultants" and content marketers turning job search advice into a commodity. Really appreciate your sharing your (spot on) insights and expertise - look forward to seeing more killer stuff from you on here in the future. And welcome to the Recruiting Blogs community!</p>
<p>This is great advice, and particularly appreciate it coming from an actual practitioner - too few recruiters and too many "consultants" and content marketers turning job search advice into a commodity. Really appreciate your sharing your (spot on) insights and expertise - look forward to seeing more killer stuff from you on here in the future. And welcome to the Recruiting Blogs community!</p>