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Interviewing methods are changing to incorporate telephone interviews. Career Advice Guru Rowan Manahan talks exclusively to LoadzaJobs.ie on how to prepare for a telephone interview.

Why are employers using telephone interviews?

- Economics.

- Cost and time efficent to use a phone interview.

- There is virtually no waiting for the interviewers.

What can be expected

- Two ends of the spectrum are possible - the casual getting to know you and the rapid fire technical intense aspects.

- Rest assured the person on the other end of the phone does have a clip board and a stop watch and they are evaluating your answers.

How can you prepare?

- No different in preparation then a regular face to face interview.

- You can have crib notes so doesn’t hurt to have them ready.

- Still important to makes sure that you get your agenda across and emphasise your strengths and what makes you different fom the rest of the candidates.

Do’s and Don’ts

- Interview only has one thing to go from on a telephone interview, your voice.

- Be aware that any hesitation will appear worse than it really is.

- Stand up when you’re talking on the phone, you will be more assertive and confident.

- Smile - the tone will come through on the phone.

- Remember you are not there to answer their questions, you are there to let them know that you are the best candidate for the job.