<p>This is kind of scary...I filled out an application form to try out for this really prestigious youth orchestra in the region, and supposedly that was it. But apparently a representative lady phoned while I was at school today, leaving a message heavily implying that there would be a phone interview involved too.</p>
<p>Now I'm just too scared to call her back like I'm supposed to lol, because I really don't want it to just...blossom on into an interview.</p>
<p>So guys, is there anything I should keep in mind for this kind of thing? I don't mean to overreact, but is there some way you should keep your voice? Louder? Softer? Higher/lower? Speak quickly or more slowly? I know this all probably sounds kind of dumb/amusing, but it would reaaaally suck if I somehow blew this. :o It seems important lol. Any help? :)</p>
<p>Haha…that’s insane. I literally made a phone (3 minutes ago, I swear) to my prospective mentor for a phone interview that he had requested. </p>
<p>Luckily, he wasn’t there but I was pretty much sure that I was bomb that interview as I was anything but ready. I couldn’t leave a message either. </p>
<p>I feel like I’m better at communicating in person than I am on the phone, you know? You don’t get that advantage of using body language and such.</p>
<p>An useful tip someone gave me: treat like a real interview as in dress the part, have some questions written down, take notes etc.</p>
<p>I agree with what xxrunningonempty said. Have questions prepared. Have paper and pen ready to take notes. Be prepared (know about the organization) It turned out that when I had a phone interview for an internship, the interviewer didn’t really have anything to ask me. Since I was prepared (I told him I already knew the info and asked him questions instead), I was able to leave a good impression.</p>
<p>Another thing - be polite. That goes without saying.</p>
<p>Yes ma’am/sir, no ma’am/sir. No sarcasm/humor, over the phone with someone you don’t know. It is difficut to interpret. Have questions written down, take notes. Have things to say written down. Be polite, compliment them on their voice :-P. In all seriousness, thank them for the phone call and for their time. “It was a pleasure speaking with you” “I have learned much about your program from our conversation, and my interest has grown tremendously.”.</p>