RE: Telephone interviews

["Sarah Blake" <Sarah -dot- Blake -at- microfocus -dot- com>]

> Seriously, though, maybe you should dress up as though you were
actually
> interviewing face to face, because then you'll conduct yourself
> professionally. If you're in your jammies or your underwear, you might
> tend to speak too informally. What des everybody think.

I think it very much depends on you.  I've had several phone interviews
while in my jammies, and most of them have led to offers.  But then I
either don't need context cues to help me put on my 'professional' face,
or act the same way whatever I'm wearing; pick one.  If you are someone
whose professional persona /does/ rely heavily on looking/feeling the
part, then dress up in a suit, apply your makeup; whatever it takes to
get you to the same pitch of quick-witted professionalism you would want
for a face-to-face interview.

But do smile.  And make an effort to lift your tone; I tend to interview
on my mobile, and walk around the house as I talk, and that energy comes
through in my voice.  Your voice is the only cue your interviewers have,
so concentrate on making the most of it!

Oh, and good luck :)

Sarah Blake

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