Thursday, July 21, 2011

Great Telephone Interview Questions to Ask

By Nathan Hall


In the following paragraphs we're going to show you common phone interview questions to ask, whether you are the interviewer or the candidate. First, we'll write a number queries that an applicant should ask at the end of the phone interview. Second, we'll write some great questions every interviewer should ask his candidate in order to screen him before accepting him to the in-person interview.

Phone interview questions to ask the employer: don't forget, you don't have to ask all these questions, but you have enough time during a phone interview to ask some of these: - What happened to the last person who held this job? - What future career opportunities do I have in this department? - What's the most challenging part of this job? - Is overtime expected often? - How is this job going to be day to day? - When will you contact me next? - How is the salary compared to the medium salary? - How long is the training period? - Describe the ideal applicant. - What's next after this interview? - If you hire me, when can I start?

Phone interview questions to ask the candidate: don't forget, these are the questions an employer will ask the applicant. If you're an applicant try to respond these questions: - What's your experience in this domain? - How did you leave your last 3 jobs? - What salary do you expect to get? - Are you a team player? - Why should we pick you for this position? - Describe your best professional achievement. - What's your biggest professional failure? - Are you willing to work overtime? - Do fellow workers bother you in any way?

- Give me an example when you successfully worked under pressure. - What are your weaknesses. - Describe your main strengths - Have you ever been fired? - Do you think of yourself as a successful man/woman? - What do you know about our industry branch? - Are you applying for other jobs too? - What did you do to improve your abilities in the last year? - How much time do you plan to work in our company?

These are some of the most common phone interview questions. Knowing and using them will help you regardless if you're a candidate or the interviewer. Best of luck at your next phone interview!




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