Interview questions are tough—the phone interview makes them tougher.
　　In some cases, telephone interviews are a way for employers to pre-screen possible job candidates before they’re granted an in-person interview. In other cases, employers will conduct the full interview over the phone. Whether you’re required to go through a pre-screening or have already been given the interview, you must be more prepared than you would be for an in-person interview, even if you are allowed to interview in your PJs. Below are some telephone interview tips to keep in mind so your next phone interview is a success.
　　1. Use a landline. You don’t want to risk having problems with cell phone service. It’s irritating for employers to conduct interviews if the call breaks up frequently or is dropped completely. If you don’t have a landline at home, just make sure you are in an area with as much cell phone service as possible. Do what you can so the process runs as smoothly as possible.来源：考试大的美女编辑们
　　2. Keep your materials handy. In fact, lay everything out in front of you. This includes your resume, notes about your career objective (even if it isn’t included in your original cover letter it’s a good idea to have this out depending on the questions the interviewer will ask you), a pen and pad of paper for note taking, and anything else you think may be helpful during your interview. Because you won’t have to schlep into an office, you can have anything out in front of you to aid with your success.
　　3. Steer clear of distractions. Find a quiet place to interview and stay there. There shouldn’t be any noise in the background to distract you or your potential employer. However, it’s understandable that this can be tricky if you have young children at home who need your attention. When you set up your interview appointment, try to schedule it for as precise a time or window as possible. That way, you’re able to avoid possible distractions. For example, your phone interview schedule your interview between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and then make sure that no one has company over during that time, and that the kids are fed and occupied or that a sitter will watch them, if need be.
　　4. Speak slowly and clearly. When you speak to people face to face, you’re able to understand what they’re saying more clearly because you can see their mouth move. So in a way, you’re reading their lips. Neither you nor your potential employer will be able to do this over the phone, of course, so speak clearly and a little bit more slowly than you would if you were talking to the interviewer in person. If you can’t hear him, drop hints that he isn’t speaking clearly or loud enough by politely asking him to repeat himself. If this makes you uncomfortable at all, you can always blame it on your phone: “I’m really sorry, it’s hard to hear you, the volume on my phone just won’t go up!”
　　5. Remember—you can’t be seen. That means that anything you say cannot be interpreted by your body language. Beware of jokes or sarcastic remarks that would have been harmless had he seen your facial expression. Maintain your professionalism; stay on target with the interview topics and focus on the key information about you that will get you hired.
　　6. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum. This is self-explanatory. But, we humans are creatures of habit and might pop a potato chip in our mouths at just the wrong moment. However, when I say no eating or drinking I mean during the phone interview. You should eat beforehand to get your brain going so you can focus.
　　7. Prepare questions ahead of time. Just like in a personal interview, prepare a few questions to ask your potential employer at the end of your phone interview. Some examples are: “What does a typical day look like for an employee with this job?” “What are some skills I would need to develop in order to excel in the position I’m applying for?” “What software/equipment would I be using?” Remember—do not ask about salary or benefits until the employer has brought it up. Fortunately, it can be less intimidating interviewing over the phone with these telephone interview tips and you may even feel more confident that you’ll do well. Great! As long as you’re fully prepared and take the necessary precautions, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have a successful phone interview.