{"id":3223,"date":"2012-04-30T08:13:36","date_gmt":"2012-04-30T12:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/?p=3223"},"modified":"2025-10-22T05:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:39:06","slug":"how-to-ace-phone-interviews-in-executive-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-ace-phone-interviews-in-executive-job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Ace Phone Interviews in Executive Job Search"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most executive job seekers can expect to do some job interviews via phone. Video conferencing or Skype video calls may also be in the picture.<\/p>\n

According to Susan Adams in her Forbes article on phone interviews<\/a>, more than half of executive recruiters and hiring managers do initial interviews on the phone.<\/p>\n

She also notes that, despite the anxiety that may go with this type of interview, there are benefits. The candidate can easily refer to their prepared notes and materials, and they can take notes to reference when they follow up. Having that edge can make these interviews<\/a> even more successful than in-person meetings.<\/p>\n

Susan offered 10 tips to ace that phone interview:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1. Prepare as though it\u2019s an in-person interview.<\/p>\n

2. If the call comes out of the blue, say you\u2019re in the middle of something and set a time to talk.<\/p>\n

3. Make sure you\u2019re in a quiet place with a good connection where you won\u2019t be interrupted.<\/p>\n

4. Ask how much time the interviewer has to talk.<\/p>\n

5. Stand up and smile.<\/p>\n

6. Early in the conversation, ask the interviewer what she\u2019s looking for.<\/p>\n

7. Don\u2019t over-talk.<\/p>\n

8. Listen closely.<\/p>\n

9. Ask about the next step in the process.<\/p>\n

10. Follow up.<\/p>\n

Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Prepare to Ace & Brand Your C-level Executive Job Interview<\/a><\/p>\n

Executive Interview: What Questions Do YOU Ask?<\/a><\/p>\n

Interviews: The Power of Thank You Notes<\/a><\/p>\n

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