<p>i have one coming up tomorrow with a guy in arkansas. </p>
<p>i've never done phone interviews; any tips?</p>
<p>Have some notes that highlight why you are applying for the job / what makes you special</p>
<p>Stand up while you are on the phone, you will speak more clearly and confidently</p>
<p>Before the call is ended be sure to re-express your interest in the position</p>
<p>Try to express your excitement, and develop some good questions. The better / more specific your questions, the more likely the employer is to know you are interested. Also, after the interview is over send a follow up email, but don’t just say “thanks for the interview,” say something meaningful. It may seem like nothing, but it could push you over the top!</p>
<p>Whatever you do, make sure that you have your phone interview from a land-line phone. It’s something that a lot of people forget to do, and it makes a huge difference.</p>
<p>It’s pretty creepy. My brother had a phone interview with Cornell and the guy asked him, “What’s your favorite brand of canned soup?” My brother said, “Chunky’s.”</p>