Phone Interviews

Sometimes companies opt for phone interviews before they decide to take the next step and set up a face-to-face interview. Fortunately for job seekers and companies alike, there is such a thing as web conferencing, which allows interviews to be conducted via the Web, cutting down on the need for travel time and the expenses involved with travel. The latest web technology has made it much easier for both job seekers and companies to find what it is they are looking for, without all the wasted effort and time.

If you are a job seeker, you are probably all too familiar with the game of trying to get your resumé noticed among hundreds of other resumés. You have also probably gotten your fair share of rejections when seeking out a job opportunity, most likely being told by a human resource worker that the position has already been filled. It can get frustrating trying to come up with unique ways to get your foot in the door.

Likewise, it can also be frustrating for companies that are trying to fill vital positions within a set time frame. There is practically no way to go through the hundreds of resumés;s that come flooding in every week. As a result, many qualified candidates go unnoticed, and just as many unqualified candidates get called for interviews.

Why Phone Interviews?

A good plan of action is to set up phone interviews with potential candidates before you ask them to come in for a face-to-face interview. The phone interview will give you ample time to decide if you want to take that next step with an applicant, or if you would rather just leave the conversation behind you and keep looking. As with any kind of interview, it is necessary to follow a strict etiquette, not asking applicants personal questions that would be considered illegal or discriminatory.