Pull Off That Telephone Interview Without  a Hitch!

So, you’ve got yourself a telephone interview for that perfect pharmaceutical job. You can relax in the comfort of your own home whilst having a relaxed chat with your future employer and sail into that job right? Not necessarily!

Here are a few tips to help you pull off that telephone interview without a hitch:

Preparation

• Remember, first impressions are everything, so be prepared.
  • Find out as much as you can about the pharmaceutical company.
  • Note down any questions and the pharmaceutical job you would like to ask.
  • Be prepared for possible questions you may be asked, for example:      
    • Tell me about yourself
    • What do you know about our company?
    • What are your strengths?
    • What are your weaknesses?
  • While you are on the phone, it is a good idea to have your CV in front of you.
  • Have a pen and paper handy for note taking – make notes, these may be helpful to help you prepare for your face-to-face interview.
  • Have your diary at hand – this will be handy if you need to schedule a face-to-face interview.
  • Clear the room – kick out your kids and pets, turn off your TV and stereo and shut the door.
  • Use a land-line phone.

The Call

• Be polite.
• Keep calm.
• Don’t waffle.
• Smile – smiling will make you feel more relax and feel more confident.  This will come through in your voice.
• Don’t smoke, eat or drink during the call.
• Stand up – it will make you feel more alert.
• Use the interviewers name regulatory throughout the interview.
• Listen – if you mishear what is being said, politely ask the interviewer to repeat themselves.
• Sound interested and energetic.
• At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for their time and reiterate your interest in the opportunity.

Here at CK Clinical, we are committed to helping our candidates get their dream jobs in pharmaceutical. To improve your chances, we have produced a series of resources to help you along the way:

- CV Writing Tips for Jobseekers in the Pharmaceutical Industry

- Make an Instant Impact with a Great Cover Letter

- How to Prepare for an Interview for a Pharmaceutical Job

- Interview Tips for Jobseekers in the Pharmaceutical Industry

- Create that Perfect Linkedin Profile to Get a Great Pharmaceutical Job

- Using Social Media to Get That Dream Pharmaceutical Job

- Using a Pharmaceutical Recruitment Agency