Clarification/Follow-up by frack on 05/15/07 11:39 pm:
tips for a phone interview --

Phone interviews are increasingly used as initial screening interviews and generally last 30 minutes or less. A phone interview is typically pre-scheduled, but may be impromptu, so it is a good idea to keep your resume, job search materials, notes about the organization and pen and paper near the phone while job searching so you don't have to put the interviewer on hold to go look for them. Since the interviewer can't read your body language during a phone interview, they will be concentrating on your voice; therefore, watch your language and inflection closely. It is also a good idea to be dressed and groomed professionally for a pre-scheduled phone interview since you are likely to feel and act more professional if you look professional. Finally, be sure your telephone is answered in a professional manner at all times during your job search; by yourself, as well as by others in your household and/or your answering machine.