~Tips for having a Phone Interview~
1) Be prepared. Know the name of the person (and the organization) with whom you are going to be having the interview. Also very important: know about the organization, so that you can intelligently discuss it. (Some things to know about an organization: its goals, has it been in the news lately, its leaders, any other famous people connected to it, a little history, etc. You do not need to know the organization inside out, but the more you know the better.) A person who knows nothing about the organization can appear unprepared, or worse, not really interested. If you have questions, your librarian or our office can help. Local libraries often have information regarding organizations in the D.C. area.
2) Maximize this opportunity and your chances for success in the interview. Allow plenty of time, and do not be surprised if the call comes late. You do not want to be rushed. Let your roommates know ahead of time, so that you will have quiet and privacy. Do not have the TV, stereo, radio, etc. on, as you do not want any distractions. Your attention should be focused on this interview.
3) Be prepared. (Have I said this before?) They will want to get to know you over the phone. Some frequently asked questions are: ?How did you find out about us? What are your favorite (or best) courses? What are your extra-curricular interests? Why do you want to work here? How did you get interested in: (law, women?s issues, politics, etc.)? Tell me about yourself. What do you want to accomplish during your internship? Why would you like to work for us??
4) Be prepared to ask questions of them. (It shows that you are interested.) What do you want to know about the organization? Some sample questions are: On what important issues are you and your staff currently working? What are you looking for in an intern? How can I best contribute to the organization? But pay attention... Don?t ask a question about something that essentially been answered. For example, if you have already discussed the job description of an intern, don?t ask again ?What is expected in an intern?? Additionally, don?t just ask questions for the sake of asking questions. (In an I was conducting recently, I asked if the
student had any questions. The student asked an interesting question, to which I responded, ?Tell me more, how did you get interested in that area?? The student nervously replied that he had only asked as a response to my question.)
5. Have a pen & paper handy. You may want to take notes, or there may be information you may want to record.
6. Try not to be nervous. In the ideal situation, you want to come across calm and prepared. Often a skilled interviewer will try to start out with easy questions, to help you relax. But, not all interviewers are skilled (or they have other things on their minds), and it is harder for all concerned to do an interview over the phone than in person.
7. If you have call waiting, do NOT interrupt your interview to take another call.
8. Come across motivated and energetic, but don?t be phony. Remember, you have a lot offer!
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