phone interview advice

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by AXiD670
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I've got a phone interview tomorrow on my lunch break. It's been almost four years since I've had a phone interview. My office isn't exactly private -- should I try to go sit in the conference room and close the door? Or would it be rude to put her on hold right after she calls?

Ditto - go to a conference room. You need to be comfortable and able to clearly express yourself without fear that someone will hear you.

Good luck!

[Eclipse]

No, that would not be rude. If the recuiter is calling you during the day and know you are at work, they should expect that you will need a moment to make sure you are not overheard.

I've had people tell me to give them a moment while they close the door, etc. and it was not a problem.

Can you go to the conference room a few minutes before the call? If so, I would recommend that. If you have to walk a distance, and you are already excited you may be a little breathless and that is not good.

I had this guy walk outside for a phone screen and he was breathing so hard if I hadn't called him I would think it was an obsene caller!

[Eclipse]

Gotcha. If that is the case, give her some indication how long it will take and what you are doing.

I don't see a problem.