• Before the call, confirm all the details including the date, time and who you will be talking to. Be sure you know whether the interviewer is calling you or if you need to make the call.
• Use a quiet, comfortable, and private space with no distractions so you can focus on the interview.
• Keep your resume in clear view, on the top of your desk, or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it’s at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.
• Have a pen and paper handy for note taking.
• Turn call-waiting off, so your call isn’t interrupted.
• Clear the room — evict the kids and the pets. Turn off the stereo and the TV.
• Close the door
• If you are using a Handhpone for the interview, make sure you charge it fully before the interview. If you have a landline, use that instead of your cell phone. That way, you’ll eliminate the possibility of poor reception or dropped calls.