Initial contact (pre-interview qualification)
When you have applied for a position in an organization, logically the next step would be expecting a phone call from the HR people or recruiter. But you won't know when the call will come. Will you miss it? Will you answer it too casually? Will you decide to ignore it that day? What you can do is to get a cheap phone and a number just for your job hunting purposes. This way you will always be prepared to answer any calls from potential employers.
When you receive a phone call from the organizations you have applied to, always remember to answer the call in a very positive tone. HR people or recruiters are the gatekeepers, and have the power to decide if you qualify for the next round of interview. Smiling on the phone will also help in giving a positive vibe to the person you're talking to on the phone.
3 important details to know about the interview are the date, time, and exact location. Learn on how to get to the location, especially when you're not familiar with the area. You should make a trip to the area and be sure of directions days before the interview date. This is to ensure a smoother journey for you to the interview. It will also help you to keep calm and maintain your composure.
Always remember to keep the HR people or recruiters posted. If you can't make it, call them. If you fall sick, call them. The gist of it is CALL THEM! Don't waste their time waiting and preparing for an interview that will never happen. The wait will kill any chances of you rescheduling your appointment, or any possible future in that organization.
When you have applied for a position in an organization, logically the next step would be expecting a phone call from the HR people or recruiter. But you won't know when the call will come. Will you miss it? Will you answer it too casually? Will you decide to ignore it that day? What you can do is to get a cheap phone and a number just for your job hunting purposes. This way you will always be prepared to answer any calls from potential employers.
When you receive a phone call from the organizations you have applied to, always remember to answer the call in a very positive tone. HR people or recruiters are the gatekeepers, and have the power to decide if you qualify for the next round of interview. Smiling on the phone will also help in giving a positive vibe to the person you're talking to on the phone.
3 important details to know about the interview are the date, time, and exact location. Learn on how to get to the location, especially when you're not familiar with the area. You should make a trip to the area and be sure of directions days before the interview date. This is to ensure a smoother journey for you to the interview. It will also help you to keep calm and maintain your composure.
Always remember to keep the HR people or recruiters posted. If you can't make it, call them. If you fall sick, call them. The gist of it is CALL THEM! Don't waste their time waiting and preparing for an interview that will never happen. The wait will kill any chances of you rescheduling your appointment, or any possible future in that organization.
