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Recently, in a bid to save time and cut costs on both ends, companies now engage in phone interviews or video interviews over Skype to largely reduce the number of applicants before fixing a date to conduct the face to face interview. And while phone interviews sounds like its an easier option amongst the two, it is a lot harder to convince people about your skills over the phone than it is when you're staring them in the eye. Hence, you might want to be wary of a few facts just so you don't lose that job. here are a few things you should and should not do. 

### 1. Poor connectivity and other technical mishaps. 

One of the quickest way to lose your slot is when the network connectivity is very poor during the phone call. you cannot express yourself freely, and you keep asking the interviewer to repeat himself or herself. Most interviewers see this as a sign of indiscipline and lack of preparedness, and would likely not call back when they eventually drop the call. (even if they promised that they will).  That's because there are a lot of other options and candidates they have to go through, and your chances of getting whitelisted reduces with each one, especially if they could communicate clearly without network mishaps. 

Before the interview time, be sure you've located the best place for network reception, and you use the best network providers available. Also, make sure your battery is fully charged and the video or sound software is checked severally to ensure it's in working and in good condition.

## 2. Failing to take notes. 

Phone interviews have their perks. They provide you the unique opportunity of having a fee researched documents and facts about the company in front of you, as well as other important details you might not want to miss out on relating to them. 

This isn't the same at all for face-time interviews. You cannot rummage through your bag as your interviewer asks you questions. So you should make the most of this opportunity by taking down notes, facts and points before hand, and having it in front of you, ready and prepared for the interview. Chances are, you won't run outta words quite easily, and you tend to hit the keywords interviewers look out for.

## 3. Don't talk too fast, don't talk too much.
 
Career adviser and author Molly Beck advised that it's better to speak slowly and audibly at all times during phone interviews, perhaps even a bit slower than you do in real life. 

Since the interview is held over the phone, there is no eye contact and the recruiter won't be able to make use of your body language to fill in any gaps during your interview. Hence, it'll be much harder to follow you or understand what you're saying when you speak faster. 

Beck also recommended that when you're asked a question, it's best to wait briefly for a few seconds before you reply. By waiting, you gather your thoughts and prevent awkward interruptions just in case the interviewer hasn't finished speaking yet. The less you speak and the more you listen, the better the phone interview.

## 4. Hey, it's an interview, don't feel too comfortable 

While it's super-important that you conduct phone interviews in an environment where you feel comfortable, perhaps it's wise to not sound overconfident on the phone. 

Ensure you aren't fiddling with something noisy in the background or letting your pet or child make background noises. Be disciplined and orderly, be respectful and mindful so you don't come off as trivializing the questions or not taking the interview serious enough. interviewers watch out for your mannerism through your voice, and they could tell when you're distracted. 

## 5. Don't hang up just yet. 
After a face to face interview, people don't just walk out with a brusque "thank you" while waving goodbye.Rather they act respectful and ask if there's anything else the interviewer would like to know. and then say thank you on the most professional of ways. 

Dont hang up like its a casual conversation. it's not. it's a job interview and the guy on the other end could determine if you'll be getting into that company or not. be polite and respectful when ending the call  it matters a lot. 

Also, by asking if there's anything else they'd like to know, you could learn a bit more about the application process than you knew, and you could be askep to stay alert and wait for a call from the company.
  
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