Gah telephone interviews

Only done one but had a CV and notes, but was in my PJs with a cup of tea... maybe thats why i didn't get the job!!

Treat it like any other interview just that you're not in the same room. Get dressed up if you think it will help your frame of mind. Bear in mind they can't *see* you smiling or body language so think about how to convey your positivity. Do still smile though as you can still hear it in a person's voice.

I haven't got any advice but wanted to wish you luck!!

I think wearing a suit would be a good idea though - it'll get you in the interview mood.

I had one - which I had to take at Exeter service station whilst the PILs tried to listened in. I got through that stage and got to a face to face interview ( and had to battle through howling gales, huge downpours and roads flooded) and still managed to get the job!!

I'd go for being in a quite room with a drink on standby (like you'd have in a face to face interview) and ensure there's no interuptions. Maybe have a couple of notes, but personally I wouldn't bother!

Best of luck for it!

What the others have said. But I thought I would tell you about my telephone interview experience....

Interviewer was telling me about the fact it was started as a family business and there were still several members of the family working there and on the board of directors and then said.."but there is no necrophilia".

I said "do you mean nepotism?"

She said "OH MY GOD!!!! YES!"

both of us disolved into fits of laughter!!!!!

I got through to face to face interview with the MD and the interviewer subsequently became my boss. I liked to remind her of the incident frequently!! ?

Thank you all for the tips. I have the weekend to prepare at least so will do some thinking about what on earth I'm going to say.

? at EWS, though it's more likely to be me say something stupid. Hopefully they won't notice though!