radiantseraphina:

metaknightmare:

hey ahhh does anybody have tips for phone interviews ?? i have one today and i have no idea how to prepare

• Make sure there’s no background noise and that you won’t be interrupted.
• Practically every interview you do will conclude with ‘do you have any questions.’ Always have a question; it makes it look like you’re invested in the job. (I always opt for ‘may I ask how many people are applying for this position,’ but you can obviously ask another).
• Do you have reliable transportation? The answer is always yes.
• If they ask you questions about specific situations, it’s okay to think before answering, and it’s also okay to lie (as long as you do it well. Eight years of customer service, and I still blank at ‘give me a situation where…’ questions).
• Regular job interview advice still applies. The benefit here is that you can do your interview surrounded by cats and in your pajamas while sipping mint tea.
• It’s helpful to indicate that you are in this job for the long haul. And you love this job and totally aren’t applying to every job there is.
• Practicing beforehand doesn’t hurt.
• You’re gonna be fine.