Basically, a phone interview is the first step in the hiring process, as it gives the employer a glance of your background, personality, and overall fit for the position. 【小题1】

1. Tell Me About Yourself

More often than not, an interviewer will begin with “tell me about yourself.”【小题2】 You don't want to sound too rehearsed, but putting down a few notes on your background can help make this a much easier question to respond to.

2. Prepare for Behavioral Questions

【小题3】While they aren't always asked on a phone interview, they can tell the interviewer a bit more about your personality without having to meet you in person.

These questions, such as "teil me about a time you demonstrated leadership" are fairly common, and also easy to prepare for in advance. Take a few minutes to write down bullet points on a time you were a leader or overcame a difficulty.【小题4】Therefore, writing down a few ideas in advance can only help get those creative juices flowing for when some unexpected questions are asked.

3. Prepare to Explain Employment Gaps

Some individuals have employment gaps in their resume. For most, this relates to college and school breaks, etc.【小题5】Thinking about these gaps beforehand gives you the advantage in terms of being prepared for the line of questioning.

Remember that a phone interview may be the most important part, as it's going to solidify a good first impression that will help carry you throughout the rest of the process.