been wanting to work for USE credit union as a PC Network Technician for a while now, they finally called me today and want a phone interview tomorrow at 3:30PM. I was wondering if anyone done a phone interview before and what kind of questions do they usually ask you? I need to be prepare and write down stuff, so i don't stumple answering it tomorrow. Do they ask technical questions??

 

Is this your first interview with the company?

If so, expect the normal going over work history and talking about your future goals. They are just trying to get a sense of you are as a person. If you get past the phone interview expect to be brought in and asked more technical questions.

 

nvr heard of one sry...

 

Depends on the interview. If this is your first interview with the company, it will likely be done by HR. They will most likely be basic questions that are not even related to the job.

Read over some of these and come up with answers just in case you get asked any of them:

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-inter...tions/home.aspx

 

I'm a mechanical engineer and had a phone interview for a composite design position, so take this as you will. Also, this was a local position.

On the phone interview, they really wanted to talk about my experience and find out if it was worth bringing me in. Personal interviews were where they asked me the 'quiz' type questions, but I've never heard of any interview questions being terribly difficult from a technical perspective unless they expect you to work under heavy pressure.

When I don't know the details on how to work something out, I try to explain the overall conceptual solution and tell them how I'd nail down the details. They really want to know you can get the job done, and most companies could care less if it's in your head or if it's a minute away in the computer/books--as long as it's right and you get it done. And if you can't do that much, you're interviewing for the wrong job.

Also, if the interviewer is good, he'll learn your strengths and weaknesses from your responses to good questions, and he'll learn quickly if you're a fit for their needs. If the interviewer is lousy, he'll get his own ideas regardless of how sharp you are, so there's no sense worrying beforehand as you can't prepare for stupid.

 

I wouldn't be intimidated by a phone interview, but do your part to make sure the conversation flows. Nothing worse than dead air when it's the only form of communication (no visuals, body language, etc.)

I can understand why people get nervous or anxious about interviews, but I honestly get excited for them. It's a great chance to learn about a company that you may spend years of your life working with.

Having said that, it is less likely that this preliminary telephone interview is intended to be two-sided in terms of the questions. I would take this as your first chance to sell yourself and secure a face-to-face interview, at which time you can then attempt to learn more about the company and extended details of the position.

Definitely make sure you have a clear understanding of the primary function and responsibilities of the position before you start answering their questions, to ensure your answers are geared correctly. Don't be afraid to ask that up front if they don't offer it right away.

 

I agree, writing down answers is a waste of time. Just think through the basics in your head. The interviewer is the one who makes the decision if you are the correct fit for the company. Your answers may be perfect but if you say one thing he/she doesn't like and you won't be selected for the position.

I find it really helps if you are at a computer with the job description and your resume open. That way you don't have to remember all of your experience if a question is asked about something you did a long time ago.

Just be friendly (not overly) and yourself. Good luck!

 

yeh it going to be the first interview and it going to be done by an HR person. thx a lot guys.

 

Say you are a gay, black American Indian right off the bat and you will be hired faster than they can say Jesse Jackson.

 

Don't worry about it, answer the questions honestly and make sure you speak clearly.