Pull Off That Telephone Interview Without a Hitch!

So, you’ve got yourself a telephone interview for that perfect pharmaceutical medic job. You can relax in the comfort of your own home whilst having a relaxed chat with your future employer and sail into that job right? Not necessarily!

Here are a few tips to help you pull off that telephone interview without a hitch:

Preparation

• Remember, first impressions are everything, so be prepared.
  • Find out as much as you can about the pharmaceutical company.
  • Note down any questions and the pharmaceutical job you would like to ask.
  • Be prepared for possible questions you may be asked, for example:      
    • Tell me about yourself
    • What do you know about our company?
    • What are your strengths?
    • What are your weaknesses?
  • While you are on the phone, it is a good idea to have your CV in front of you.
  • Have a pen and paper handy for note taking – make notes, these may be helpful to help you prepare for your face-to-face interview.
  • Have your diary at hand – this will be handy if you need to schedule a face-to-face interview.
  • Clear the room – kick out your kids and pets, turn off your TV and stereo and shut the door.
  • Use a land-line phone.

The Call

• Be polite.
• Keep calm.
• Don’t waffle.
• Smile – smiling will make you feel more relax and feel more confident.  This will come through in your voice.
• Don’t smoke, eat or drink during the call.
• Stand up – it will make you feel more alert.
• Use the interviewers name regulatory throughout the interview.
• Listen – if you mishear what is being said, politely ask the interviewer to repeat themselves.
• Sound interested and energetic.
• At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for their time and reiterate your interest in the opportunity.