WK5 DQ1: 3- post Replies- ( Please Reply ONLY If You Have Access To This BOOK: Excellence In Business Communication Edition: 12th Authors: Thill, J. V., & Bovée, C. L. ISBN-13: 9780134319056

The purpose of this assignment is to explain what the listener learned from the Podcast on tips for a phone interview.  The listener will explain what was new to his understanding of phone interviews and the listener will also include some of the techniques he had not thought of and would use during a phone interview.

The listener of the podcast learned a couple things from the podcast he originally did not think of.  Those techniques were having his/her resume including the job ad, any related questions, and a list of his/her accomplishments.  The listener had assumed the person conducting the interview would already have his/her resume in hand and there would be no need for the applicant to have theirs handy.  Also the listener did not think of the strategy of standing up and walking around while conducting the interview. 

Some other techniques not originally thought of were for the applicant to smile while conducting the interview.  Some techniques the listener already practices were answering questions clear and concise.  Other techniques already practiced are not eating or chewing while interviewing.  Other techniques practiced were not over talking the interviewer allowing them to ask questions and have time to prepare for others.  The listener has experiences working in sales the past 17 years and talks to people from different backgrounds on a daily basis and has developed good communication skills. 

Some techniques the listener would apply if he were ever to do a phone interview would be to clear the room or house of any distractions including kids, wife, dog, and TV.  The listener would also never have food in his mouth, chew gum, or over talk the interviewer.  The listener would also walk around while conducting interview to keep himself somewhat relaxed.  Some issues possibly to arise would be for the applicant to not take the phone interview as serious as a in person interview.  It would be wise for the listener to prepare some note cards, key message points, and maintain a positive tone throughout the interview (Thill, & Bovee). 

Thill, J. V., & Bovee, L. C. (2015). Excellence in Business Communication 12th ed. Boston, MA: Paerson. 

How To Conduct Yourself In A Job Phone Interview. (2011, June).  Real-Time-Updates.  Retrieved from http://rtu.business.communicationnetwork.com/2011/06/21/how-to-conduct-yourself-in-a-job-phone-interview.