Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Questions to Ask in a Telephone Interview

By Nathan Hall


In the following paragraphs we're going to show you common phone interview questions to ask, whether you are the interviewer or the candidate. First, we'll write a number queries that an applicant should ask at the end of the phone interview. Second, we'll write some great questions every interviewer should ask his candidate in order to screen him before accepting him to the in-person interview.

Phone interview questions to ask the interviewer: remember, you don't have to ask all these questions, but you have plenty time during a phone interview to ask several of these: - If this isn't a new opening, what happened to the last person who held this job? - What potential career opportunities do I have in this department? - What's the most challenging part of this job? - How many days per week is overtime expected? - How is this job going to be day to day? - When can I hear from you? - How is the salary compared to the medium salary? - How long is the training period? - Describe the ideal candidate. - What are the immediate steps after this phone interview? - If I get this job, when can I start?

Telephone interview questions to ask the candidate: remember, these are the questions an employer will ask the candidate. If you're an applicant try to respond these questions: - What's your experience in this domain? - Why did you leave your last job? - How much money do you need performing this job? - Is team play one of your qualities? - Why should we pick you for this position? - What's your biggest professional success? - What's your biggest professional disappointment? - How willing are you to work overtime? - What annoys you at co-workers?

- Describe a moment when you successfully worked under pressure. - Tell me three of your weaknesses. - Describe your main strengths - Have you ever been fired? - Do you consider yourself a successful person? - What do you know about our company? - Are you applying for other jobs too? - How did you improve your skills in the last 12 months? - If you're hired, how long would you expect to work for us?

Go ahead and practice these common phone interview questions. Understanding them will help you regardless if you're a applicant or the employer. Good luck at your next phone interview!




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