Telephonic

Give a short description of your education or employment history. Most telephone interviews are fairly brief, so don't go into too much detail. Some candidates may even choose to ask a question, such as:

"What would you like to know?", in this situation rather than regurgitate the content on their CV. If you're confident to follow this method, the approach is perfectly acceptable.

Be as honest as possible here. If it your break was due to personal reasons, then say that. Those who try to lie, often get found it rather quickly. However, if explained the right way your break need not harm your chance of success.

Demonstrate what you know about the position, and the company in general, and back it up with what makes you the perfect candidate for the role. It's all about matching a skill you possess, with skills required in the job description. And some subtle ego-stroking.

A realistic, but non-specific salary bracket e.g. I'm looking for a starting salary somewhere between £20,000 and £25,000.

Speaking about salary can be awkward for some applicants, and during a telephone interview is no exception.

Honesty is the best policy here. Give a broad salary range which you feel is realistic to the role, its responsibilities and your previous experience. Any further negotiations can be brought up later in the interview stage.

❋ Will I have to work overtime?

❋ Are the working hours flexible?

❋ Can I work from home?

❋ Does this job require that I pass a Drug and Background check?

❋ How much does this position pay?

❋ What type of health insurance does the company offer?

❋ Is there public transportation in the company's area?

❋ How many weeks of vacation time/ sick time do you offer?

Telephone interviews are often conducted by employers in the initial interview round of the hiring process, this type of interview allows an employer to screen candidates on the candidates experience, qualifications, and salary expectations pertaining to the position and the company. The telephone interview saves the employers' time and eliminates candidates that are unlikely to meet the company's expectations. Employers tend to perform telephone interviews as a structured interview.

✿ What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?

✿ How will my leadership responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom?

✿ Who will review my performance? How often?

✿ What is the company's plan for the next five years, and how does this department fit in?

✿ Could you describe your company's management style and the type of employee who fits well within it?

✿ Who is the company's competition? What are the company's strengths and weaknesses compared to its competition?

✿ What is the company's policy on providing education, workshops, and training so employees can keep up their skills or acquire new ones?