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Telephone interviews are often conducted prior to formal, face-to-face meetings. The objective of the phone interview is to introduce a candidate to a prospective client company and provide general information that can be used in future meetings.
Although telephone interviews do not seem to be as official since you may be in your home, they are oftentimes more important than face-to-face meetings because you are presenting yourself for the first time and further meetings are decided from the result.
Before the interview takes place, find out as much information as possible about the company. Visit websites for company information and ask your coordinator for as much information as possible. Pick a quiet place where you can talk without being disturbed and make sure you are available thirty minutes prior to the scheduled time. If you have children, have someone available to watch them. Disable your call waiting or do not answer it if it beeps. Also, have a pen and paper ready to make notes or jot down questions you can ask at the end of the interview.
Here are some sample questions other than standard interviewing questions that you may be asked:
- "Tell me what you know about XYZ Company."
- "What have you been told about the available position?"
- "Do you have any questions?" You should have one or two questions prepared to show your interest, but do not ask about salary or benefits. Always reserve these questions for your Worknet Staffing Coordinator.
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Face-to-Face interviews are the most commonly used hiring practices. The most successful candidates are candidates who are prepared and have a positive attitude while on an interview.
Here are a few interviewing tips:
- Prior to the interview, find out as much information as possible about the company. Visit company websites for information and ask your Staffing Coordinator for as much information as possible. From that information, prepare a few questions for the interviewer. For example, if you are interviewing for a temp to hire or direct hire position, you may want to ask how the position became available.
- Arrive fifteen minutes early for your interview. If you are not familiar with the area, drive to the site to make sure you know where it is and the parking situation. Allow yourself extra time if the interview is early in the morning or late in the day.
- Always dress in professional business attire.
- Bring a hard copy of your resume. Worknet Staffing does submit your resume, but the interviewer may not have the copy handy.
- Do not talk negatively about former employers.
- Don't ask about salary or benefits.
- Don't be nervous. Many interviewers will try to put you at ease. Relax. Remember if you are prepared, you have nothing to be nervous about
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Contact your Worknet Staffing Coordinator as soon as possible after the interview. We want your feedback before we contact the client. Think of us as your "agent". The more information that you give us, the better that we can promote you to the client.
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