Phone interview tips

Discussion in 'Online & DL Teaching' started by jennyfd, Dec 5, 2011.

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  1. jennyfd

    jennyfd member

    Have you ever had a phone interview? What is difference beetween phone interview and face to face interview? Do you have any tips for phone interview?
     
  2. richardluthar

    richardluthar New Member

    Hi, face to face interview to best a phone interview. face to face in you meet parson first time meet and they resan to you are not a proper done. they to you have a best chance for interview in phone.
    I have tips for you
    only clear talk
    proper listing after answers
    don't fabling in answer time ok
    have a nice day
     
  3. StefanM

    StefanM New Member

    Typically a phone interview is a screening interview. It's typically not as intense as a face-to-face interview, but you should definitely take it very seriously.

    The major tip I would suggest is to understand the limitations of the format.

    The interviewer will not be able to see you, your facial expressions, your appearance, etc.

    You will need to make yourself shine using your voice and your substance. I would also recommend not interviewing in PJs or anything. You might even want to get dressed up for the phone interview (as crazy as this sounds) because it can make a psychological difference in the way you present yourself.
     
  4. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    I have had several phone interviews for teaching positions. They often cover the same topics that would be covered in a face-to-face interview since a face-to-face interview is rarely done for online teaching positions. Be prepared to discuss your experience, thoughts on ways to engage students, your time management skills, past successes, and other experience you bring to the table.

    Be sure you are in an area that is free of noise and you have a good signal if you're using a cell phone. I would recommend you have a list of questions to ask interviewer to show your interest in the position. Some common questions might be: how many weeks are the semester's, how many classes to instructors typically get per semester, what other response time expectations, how many students are typically in a class, and questions such as these.

    You should also ask questions that demonstrate your willingness to give rather than receive. Such as: what are some of the best ways you would recommend that I become more prepared for online teaching, what are some of the difficulties past instructors have experienced (frame it in a way that demonstrates your willingness to take a different approach to ensure success), and questions such as these. The question should illustrate they have an interest in giving to the school as well as the students rather than just “taking”.

    There is a thread that you might be able to find that has a list of commonly asked questions but I think it is under the heading of "University of Phoenix" phone screen or something like that. Best of luck.
     
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