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🌟 5 Valuable Tips for Telephone or Video Interview Success 📞 🖥️ Telephone and Online interviews are now a regular part of the recruitment process. They provide an informal platform for employers and job seekers to interact and assess suitability for a position before moving to formal stages. For lots of us this remains a daunting process. I’ve put together 5 valuable tips on how to make the most out of these sessions. 🟣 1. Prepare.Prepare.Prepare. Take time to research the company, its values, culture, and latest news. Ensure that you understand the job requirements and can discuss how your skills and experiences align with the role. Reviewing the interviewer's profile can also help illustrate shared interests or achievements. 🟣 2. Provide Yourself Prompts and Reminders Make the most of the comfort of your home environment to give yourself an advantage. Place notes and prompts close by to highlight critical points related to your skills, experiences, or qualifications. Sticky notes with key phrases or statements can be helpful, also, have a copy of your CV available. 🟣 3. Listen Attentively and Answer the Question 🔍 Pay close attention to the questions asked, repeat them back if necessary to ensure clarity, structure your responses concisely, and don't hesitate to ask if they require you to elaborate on your answer. Remember that this discussion is an opportunity for the interviewer to assess your suitability to the position and your ability to engage in effective two-way dialogue that displays confidence and the ability to articulate your thoughts and experiences in a clear and compelling manner. 🟣 4. Ask Smart Questions Asking relevant and engaging questions demonstrates your interest in the company and the role. Have at least 3 or 4 questions ready that will provide insightful information, such as team culture, core tasks and challenges, how success is measured in the role, or expectations of good performance. Remember the interview process is a two-way discussion, smart questions allow you to assess if the company and opportunity are aligned to your aspirations and abilities! 🟣 5. Take Notes and Document Insights This is essential in my opinion. Make brief notes during or immediately after the discussion documenting any challenges, upcoming projects, systems or technologies used, new innovations and other meaningful insights discussed that can be invaluable in assisting your preparation for the next round of interviews and provide you with a point of ‘relevant’ reference in future interviews. A strong initial interview screen gives you the opportunity to make a positive impression; be clear in your communication, concise in your responses, ask telling questions that evoke discussion and provide you with relevant information on the role. I hope these tips help to improve your preparation, confidence and success in your interviews. If you have any questions, please get in touch. Good luck! #longreachrecruitment