Many employers will use phone interviews as a way to screen potential candidates for jobs. Some will conduct interviews over the phone to narrow down the number of people who will come in for in-person interviews. It is important to be just as professional over the phone as it would be if you were there speaking with the potential employer in person.

If you are applying for any type of Oregon jobs, there may be a chance that you may have to take a telephone interview. When you are preparing for a phone interview, there are a few things that you should have close at hand. One of them should be your resume so that you can follow along with the employer who is conducting the interview.

Another important document that you should have on hand is a list of your strengths and weaknesses, a list of some of your accomplishments, why you are interested in working with the company and what you could bring to the table and a pen and paper for taking notes. If you know the time that the employer will be calling, be sure that there will not be any other background noise. Make sure that someone is around to watch your children or put on a movie for them in another room, turn off any music or television that will be playing and also shut off your call waiting. You want to stay totally focused on the interview.


While you are on the phone during an interview for any potential Oregon jobs, remember not to be chewing gum, chewing any type of food and always keep a glass of water nearby. Be sure to stay focused on the interview and listen carefully for any questions that the employer may ask. Stay positive and keep a bright tone to your voice. Do not speak too fast, and speak slow enough so that the other person can understand you. Also, do not use the first name of the employer unless they tell you that it is okay to do so. Stay professional by calling them by Mr. or Mrs. followed by their last name. One more important thing to remember: do not interrupt the caller. Let them finish their sentence or question before you jump in.

Once the interview has finished, thank the employer for calling you and let them know that you look forward to hearing from them. Review any notes that you jotted down during the interview, and then write down any after-thoughts that you had. Be sure that you wrote down the date and the time that the employer called for your own records. Send the employer a 'thank you' note to let them know that you appreciated their call and look forward to possibly hearing from them in the future. It is polite as well as professional to send a letter after any interview-whether it is over the phone or in-person.

If you keep these following tips in mind, you should be able to complete any phone interview that you may have when applying for Oregon jobs. Just remember to be polite, be courteous and stay professional. The employer is calling you because they find interest in your skills as well as your personality, and that should be something that you can feel positive about.