{"id":1460,"date":"2013-07-15T05:00:50","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/health-information-management\/?p=1460"},"modified":"2013-07-12T16:23:59","modified_gmt":"2013-07-12T21:23:59","slug":"preparing-for-phone-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/health-information-management\/blog\/preparing-for-phone-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Phone Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

As more and more potential employers embrace the idea of remote job interviewing techniques, phone interviews are becoming more and more prevalent. At first sound, \u201cwe\u2019ll be interviewing you over the phone instead of in person\u201d might be music to a job seeker\u2019s ears\u2014<\/strong>and with good reason.<\/p>\n

After all, you won\u2019t have to stress over putting together the perfect outfit for your interviewer. You won\u2019t have to worry about getting caught in traffic or figuring out how to juggle your job interview with your child care schedule. However, it\u2019s still important to note that this type of interview has its own protocol when it comes to preparation. Below are a few\u00a0phone interview tips<\/a>\u00a0to ensure success:<\/p>\n

Get Prepared With a Thorough Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n

As is the case with a typical job interview, you can drastically increase your chances of acing a phone interview by making sure you\u2019re adequately prepared ahead of time. Since your interview will be over the phone, be sure to take advantage of the fact that no one will be the wiser if you decide you\u2019d like to have notes by your side.<\/p>\n

Research the company you\u2019re interviewing with ahead of time and jot down key ways your experience, goals, and level of expertise make you an ideal hire. Be sure to refer to them during the interview and bring them up at the most opportune time. Also make sure you have a copy of your resume handy in case the interviewer decides they want to ask you any questions about anything on it.<\/p>\n

Prepare Yourself for the Questions You\u2019ll Be Asked<\/strong><\/p>\n

Modern job interviews are notorious for the way they throw job seekers curve balls right and left in regards to the ground the questions cover. Recently, mega search engine company Google decided to do away with some of these\u2014<\/strong>or brainteasers\u2014because the company felt like they were a waste of time. But, not all companies have adopted the same policy.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t\u00a0let your guard down<\/a>\u00a0just because you\u2019ll be interviewing over the phone! The questions will no doubt be just as tough. Be sure you\u2019re prepared for all of these possibilities and more:<\/p>\n