The Wall Street Journal ran an article today on the increasing use of in-depth phone interviews by recruiters during the interview process. We have been using in-depth, potentially hour long phone interviews as a candidate screening mechanism in our search assignments for quite a while, not just recently given the economy, etc. The phone call serves as a very good screening of candidates and if they pass, we then meet with them face-to-face for a second round of conversations.
The WSJ gives a few tips on how to prepare for these phone conversations. I would add to that list 1)
taking the call from a land line, 2) do not to use the speaker phone feature and 3) further emphasizing for candidates to ask questions, including a snapshot of time line of the search (if the recruiter doesn't volunteer it). Don't be afraid to ask questions. If we don't know the answer, we'll find out and get back to you. Also, be mindful of your tone and rambling on and on and on and, well, you get the idea.
Hopefully this is some helpful advise if you find yourself preparing for a phone interview. Look forward to speaking with you!
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