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Dear Senior, I have a problem when i interview on telephone, I start with fluent English but after sometime i use some Hindi words in it. I want to get rid of this bed habbit. Pls suggest
From India, Gurgaon
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dear anu while talking on phone just speak slowly don’t rush, you will overcome this problem
From India, Pune
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From India, Pune
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One important thing - NEVER APPEAR busy. It can irritate the interviewer.
If the caller is late by a few minutes, don't show your frustration. Really - they are busier than you think!
Talk to the point - avoid beating around the bush.
Ask what the next follow-up action from your end should be; don't keep pestering them by calling them each time and asking for an update.
Remember to get the email address of the person at the end of the conversation - always follow up first through emails.
Be well prepared for questions that you know you will be asked.
Choose a calm place for you to sit/walk and talk. I had this bad experience when I was staring at a beautiful piece of artwork while being tele-interviewed; I almost missed certain key points and sounded less interested.
Avoid having people around you - you see, you never know if they have noticed you or not. Some people just walk up to you while you are on a call and try asking you things that can be answered at another time, or probably wait dutifully in front of you until you are done with that call.
From India, Madras
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If the caller is late by a few minutes, don't show your frustration. Really - they are busier than you think!
Talk to the point - avoid beating around the bush.
Ask what the next follow-up action from your end should be; don't keep pestering them by calling them each time and asking for an update.
Remember to get the email address of the person at the end of the conversation - always follow up first through emails.
Be well prepared for questions that you know you will be asked.
Choose a calm place for you to sit/walk and talk. I had this bad experience when I was staring at a beautiful piece of artwork while being tele-interviewed; I almost missed certain key points and sounded less interested.
Avoid having people around you - you see, you never know if they have noticed you or not. Some people just walk up to you while you are on a call and try asking you things that can be answered at another time, or probably wait dutifully in front of you until you are done with that call.
From India, Madras
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Dear Anu,
You should take the advice of Mr. Ravi. I think you are very accustomed to Hindi. Start speaking in English with your friends and relatives so that you can practice with much more fluency. I hope this will help you out. All the best for the next interview.
From India, Madras
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You should take the advice of Mr. Ravi. I think you are very accustomed to Hindi. Start speaking in English with your friends and relatives so that you can practice with much more fluency. I hope this will help you out. All the best for the next interview.
From India, Madras
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The main problem faced by many interviewees is during the telephonic interview, they tend to get nervous, which results in words coming out unevenly.
Just relax and be yourself, and face the interview with a positive attitude. Believe me, it works wonders.
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A Ghsh
"Impossible is nothing, just don't give up"
From India, Hyderabad
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Just relax and be yourself, and face the interview with a positive attitude. Believe me, it works wonders.
Best regards,
A Ghsh
"Impossible is nothing, just don't give up"
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi! This is a really nice posting that will help me a lot. Can anybody tell me how to go for face-to-face interviews? I am not able to impress in face-to-face situations as I struggle to deliver proper answers when asked, "Tell me something about yourself." Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From India, Chandigarh
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From India, Chandigarh
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Dear All,
It is quite obvious that we get nervous whenever we attend an interview, either telephonic, face-to-face, or through video conference. We should not get nervous. The only thing I could suggest is to think and keep telling yourself that if the job or selection is important for me, then I am equally important for the employer. It is a mutual relationship.
Your thoughts.............
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Yousuf
From India, Bangalore
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It is quite obvious that we get nervous whenever we attend an interview, either telephonic, face-to-face, or through video conference. We should not get nervous. The only thing I could suggest is to think and keep telling yourself that if the job or selection is important for me, then I am equally important for the employer. It is a mutual relationship.
Your thoughts.............
Regards,
Yousuf
From India, Bangalore
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Hi guys,
I have a question here. I faced a problem recently. I received a call on my cell phone and was asked whether it was the right time to talk (telephonic interview)?
I was sitting with my senior, hence I said, "Could you please call me after 20 minutes? Or shall I call you?" The person said, "No issues," but never called again.
So, how should one respond in this situation? 🤔
Regards,
Rajeev Dixit
From India, Bangalore
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I have a question here. I faced a problem recently. I received a call on my cell phone and was asked whether it was the right time to talk (telephonic interview)?
I was sitting with my senior, hence I said, "Could you please call me after 20 minutes? Or shall I call you?" The person said, "No issues," but never called again.
So, how should one respond in this situation? 🤔
Regards,
Rajeev Dixit
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Aarna,
For a face-to-face interview, I would suggest you maintain eye contact, sit comfortably leaning slightly towards the interviewer, and always speak the truth. Even if you lie to the interviewer, your face or your eyes will always give it away.
Don't look up towards the ceiling when you don't know the answer or when you are thinking about an answer.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks and regards,
Yousuf
From India, Bangalore
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For a face-to-face interview, I would suggest you maintain eye contact, sit comfortably leaning slightly towards the interviewer, and always speak the truth. Even if you lie to the interviewer, your face or your eyes will always give it away.
Don't look up towards the ceiling when you don't know the answer or when you are thinking about an answer.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks and regards,
Yousuf
From India, Bangalore
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During a telephonic interview, keeping your eyes closed can help a great deal. Give it a try.
Prashant
Dear KB,
I have come across several postings of yours on this site, and most of them are like the "yes-you-are-right" type of posts, i.e., agreeing with what others have said. I would like to hear your own views as well, please.
From India, Delhi
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Prashant
Dear KB,
I have come across several postings of yours on this site, and most of them are like the "yes-you-are-right" type of posts, i.e., agreeing with what others have said. I would like to hear your own views as well, please.
From India, Delhi
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9 out of 10 times, such callers never call up the second time. In such a case, ask for the caller's name and inquire, "Can I call you in 20 minutes?" Then proceed to call him/her up promptly to get free.
Prashant
From India, Delhi
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Prashant
From India, Delhi
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Dear all,
Nice topic and useful to all. One more thing I want to discuss is when I make an interview call, in the beginning, I don't express myself properly. It takes 5 or 6 minutes to present myself properly. During this, I am rated as an ordinary candidate. Please suggest me.
Thanks,
LKS
From India, Indore
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Nice topic and useful to all. One more thing I want to discuss is when I make an interview call, in the beginning, I don't express myself properly. It takes 5 or 6 minutes to present myself properly. During this, I am rated as an ordinary candidate. Please suggest me.
Thanks,
LKS
From India, Indore
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hi, What would be a good email to follow up after a telephonic interview? just to know if the application is considered or not.
From United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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From United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Dear Mr. Rajeev, there is nothing like the interviewer will not call you again if you tell him/her so. The fact is, usually, HR deals with many candidates while screening, so they might have found candidates who meet the requirements. If there is a requirement, HR will definitely call you next time as they also have the responsibility to hire the best candidate. However, it's always better that you call them back and follow up to grab the opportunity. Moreover, you asked them, "Shall I call you?" They might be expecting that you will call if you are interested.
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Hi guys, I have a question here. I faced a problem recently. I received a call on my cell phone and was asked whether it was the right time to talk (telephonic interview). I was sitting with my senior, hence I said, "Could you please call me after 20 minutes? Or shall I call you?" The person said no issues but never called again. So how should one respond in this situation? 樂
Regards, Rajeev Dixit
From India, Visakhapatnam
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Regards,
Hi guys, I have a question here. I faced a problem recently. I received a call on my cell phone and was asked whether it was the right time to talk (telephonic interview). I was sitting with my senior, hence I said, "Could you please call me after 20 minutes? Or shall I call you?" The person said no issues but never called again. So how should one respond in this situation? 樂
Regards, Rajeev Dixit
From India, Visakhapatnam
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