Phone Interview Questions and Answers Examples - How to Prepare for Phone Interviews (2023)

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Phone Interview Questions and Answers Examples - How to Prepare for Phone Interviews// Wondering what to expect during a phone interview? In this video, we will show you how to answer a phone interview and how to master phone interviews.

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- Hey everyone,: this is Self Made, Millennial., I'm, Madeline Mann, and in this video I am going to spill all the juicy ways to absolutely crush a phone interview.

I work in HR, so I'll tell you how we are scoring your interview.

What.

We are looking for, how to prepare for it, how to impress the interviewer, and what to do after the interview.

You'll have a black belt in phone interviews by the end of this.

I tell it like it is for all of your career and job search.

Advice.

So make sure you subscribe to this channel and hit the bell to get a new video.

Every Thursday.

These methods have helped my students pass phone interviews at companies like Google, Apple, Sony, Amazon, Netflix.

So.

These tips will get you there.

And stay to the end, because I tell you my number one tip for maximizing your salary negotiation power when the conversation turns to money.

Here are some rapid fire first tips to start us off and then I'm going to walk you through my exact script.

First, phone interviews are often a half an hour or less.

You need to be concise.

Every answer you give should take a minute or less.

Yes! If.

They don't get through all of their questions during that call.

That increases the likelihood that you will be rejected.

I have a video on how to not ramble in an interview, and so I will link that in the description.

Second, have notes.

Out.

Here are the notes.

I have out, and you know, take notes on this.

Part.

I have notes on my elevator pitch.

Slash.

Tell me about yourself: answer.

I have the verbiage of why I left my last role.

The verbiage, of what salary I want.

I, have notes on the company.

Why I'm interested in it.

And then one to three accomplishments that I think that they would be impressed by based off of the job description.

All of these things are so easy to choke on when you're actually asked about it.

So why not have the answers right in front of you?, Of, course.

Third, then take copious notes throughout the call.

Come on.

They are going to give you all of the answers of what they are looking for in this role.

Take.

That language that they say, parrot it back to them in future interviews about yourself.

Focus on those things.

You are going to forget it.

If you don't take these notes, so don't be reckless and fritter this opportunity, away.

Take them notes.

Don't, be a fritter.

Critter.

Fourth, always ask questions.

If they ask you.

Do you have any questions for us? You got to! If.

You need help with this part.

I will link a video that gives you five questions to ask in a phone interview, but I'll actually also give you one here that I didn't mention in that video, which is gold.

If I sense that the role has been open for a while, or they tell me that it has, I'll, ask something like.

How far are you into the search for this role? Has? It been a few weeks, months?, Sometimes they'll, say something like.

It's been a few months, it's tough to find the right, person.

And, I'll ask.

What seems to be missing from a lot of the candidates? You're speaking to? And then.

They spill the beans on what the hiring manager is most hung up.

On.

Now, you know what to emphasize or also, if it's something that's a weakness of yours.

You can then strategize on how to address that area and overcome it.

Then.

You can hire a career coach like me, or someone else, and we'll make sure that you dominate it.

Asking.

That one question has gotten me so far in interviews, it's crazy.

Okay.

So next you need to understand what the company wants out of the call.

So I'm, going to walk you through the exact questions.

I will ask on a phone interview, and explain why each one is asked so that you can give the best answer.

Sure.

Other companies may ask different questions.

This isn't pulled out of the Holy Bible of recruiting that all companies must follow.

This.

But.

This is a very common format.

So listen up, pup.

I start the call with some, you know, lame.

Pleasantries, like, how's, your Tuesday going? You, know the drill.

I'll then tell them the format of the call, and the first thing I'll start with is telling them about the company and the opportunity.

And I will ask questions.

Like.

Are you familiar with what our company does? Are you familiar with this technology and how it works? Now? This is not to put someone on blast, but to sincerely understand how deep I should go in my explanation.

For this though.

It is impressive if you know things about the company.

Literally saying things like yes, I downloaded the app, yes, I was on your website.

Last night., Yes I saw this news article of the new product that just launched.

You will instantly put yourself in an advanced bracket, higher than all of the other candidates.

Who didn't do that research.

So, respond briefly, showing that you looked into the company.

And also show a bit of passion, saying it sounds really interesting.

Then.

You can also say, but I'd really love to hear more about the company and the role from your perspective.

It is always helpful to hear how companies characterize themselves., Okay, so next, most people would ask you, tell me about yourself, or walk me through your resume.

I.

Never ask that, because I've studied your resume, your cover, letter, your LinkedIn hardcore by this point.

Mm-hmm.

But.

Other people will hop on the phone and haven't studied your resume quite so closely, so they need your help.

To answer this question I have a free, worksheet download on how to answer.

The question.

Tell me about yourself concisely and effectively.

I will link that in the description and in the comments.

Because the kiss of death is, if you spend more than two minutes answering this question.

It should be quick., Next I ask.

What do you want in your next role? This is to understand if the current role is compatible with what they want.

And, to know.

If I have to close this candidate, at the end of the process, we really want them as our person, I'll use.

This information to get them excited about signing on with us.

I will reference these notes and emphasize those things since I know that those are important to them.

You all have to remember that this interview process is a two way.

Street.

We are trying to sell you.

While you are trying to sell us.

So for this, be honest and specific.

Then.

Of course, nine times out of ten, you will be asked.

Why did you leave your current job? Why? Do you want to leave your current job? Why? Did you leave your last job? This is an important question to understand.

To know in a pure form what you really want.

And.

Also what situations are incompatible with you or drive you away.

I have a video that gives you eight scripts of how to respond to this.

Question.

You definitely need to hit that video up because, like I said, someone's gonna ask you this.

Then, next I ask.

What makes you interested in this role and company? Passion and interest, y'all, it's so important.

Most companies will look for this in their first call.

So companies want people who want them.

Also.

We want to make sure that your priorities line up with what we want for the role as well.

Emphasize things you like about the company, product, culture, responsibilities.

But, don't talk about your interest in the salary, benefits, commute., That kind of stuff is so generic and are such extrinsic.

Motivators.

You should also expect to answer questions.

Like.

Can you commute five days a week to our location? Are you legally able to work in this country? When? Is the soonest you'd be able to start? For those questions, answer, directly.

Then? You will likely get the salary question.

I, usually phrase it like.

Do you have any compensation, requirements? Other people will ask it more bluntly like.

How much do you make? Or? What's your targeted, salary? This is a tricky question that you must prepare your answer.

For.

I will link a full video of how to respond to this question.

You've gotta check that out.

But I will give you a quick preview, and that is do not give them a number.

If you can help it.

Say you're looking for an opportunity that is the best fit.

The longer you wait to say what salary you need, the more negotiation power you have.

You'll get all of the really crucial tips in that video though, so check it.

Out.

Finally, I'll, ask pointed questions about the need to have skills on the job.

Description.

This is to ensure that anyone who moves onto the video or onsite interviews meets the core qualifications of the role.

Pay attention to what they choose to ask.

You, about.

Such as, a classic question for interviewing a product manager would be to ask them.

What's one of your favorite products right, now? And then ask them to critique the user experience and what they would change about.

It.

Critical thinking is such a crucial part of being a product manager, that if they can't give you a well thought out answer to that question, then they will very likely not move onto the next round.

The.

Best way to prepare for this section is to look up questions that are often asked to your profession, and to study the job description and be prepared to tell stories of when you completed the tasks.

Listed.

And then reference those stories when it comes up in this section.

So, when they ask you, how would you handle an angry customer? Instead of giving them sone hypothetical answer,? Tell them a story of how you calmed down an angry customer in real life.

Trust me.

They love it.

When you do this.

It's one of my secrets of getting my students, lots of sweet offers.

I will link a video on how you can do this, how you can build your own story toolbox and do this for every interview.

Blow them.

Away.

I will link that in the description.

Then after the interview.

Take your phone, spike it down on the ground, like you, just scored a touchdown.

Go out and grab some ice cream, because I am so proud of you that you brought your best self to the game.

Okay, but yeah, then come back to your computer and within 24 hours, make sure you send a fricking.

Thank you, email to that interviewer., Why? Because! Remember what I said, companies want.

People who want them.

They will, like you more and perceive you as being more interested and passionate.

If you send a thank you, email.

I will link a video of how to write a killa.

Thank you, email in the description and in the comments.

Also, make sure you follow up every five business days to hear about next steps.

Persistence gets jobs.

Do this, I will link a free download in the description and in the comments of follow up email templates for you to send to the company.

I've already written them for you.

Send them their way.

You're, getting two free downloads in this video.

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Thanks.

So much everyone., Wi-Fi high five!.