Every firm wants to hire the best that will make them the best and the basic screening for the recruitment is the “Job Interview”. It is the most crucial and essential part for the interviewee to leave an ever lasting impression on the recruiters that will put you on the tome of their lists and a must recommended. The most interesting types of interviews is the “phone interview” that is the basic stage in determining whether the applicant has a professional air to him/her and whether they can be forwarded to the hiring authority.

The key point in every job is your communication skills and it is as well a crucial point in a phone interview. No matter how heavy and shiny your CV is, you will look like a fool if you cannot pass the basic phone etiquettes.  You must have a fast response time with efficient hearing and speaking to get your dream job. So one must prepare himself/herself for giving a bright performance and put the recruiters on your side.

Following 13 common mistakes are the ones from which an aspiring young career maker should ignore while giving a phone interview.

1. Punctuality and Response Time:

If you aren’t available for the set time of the interview then be sure to inform beforehand for emergencies otherwise being available on the set time is a must or else it reflects badly on your professionalism.

2. Your tone while talking:

Your tone can reflect many small and big things about your personality. The recruiter can estimate most of your personality by just hearing your way of talking on the phone so it’s a must to avoid being hesitant, shy, fearful or arrogant.

3. Inattentive response:

Being excited and attentive to what the recruiter is discussing is an important point. One must keep the conversation and interest alive and answering precisely while avoiding some Umms and the Uhhs during speaking.

4. Busy somewhere else:

If you are occupied with something important then rescheduling is the best option rather than keeping the recruiter waiting and ignored.

5. Answering randomly:

It is essential to answer specifically to what is being asked rather than throwing in random stuff and content. It is good to first clearly thing and sort out your answer this helps to focus on planning and delivering.

6. Talking while eating:

 The most unprofessional and ill-mannered thing to do while you are giving an interview on call is to talk with food in mouth. It sounds as bad as eating during a real interview!

7. Professional tone:

It is essential to not make the recruiter feel like you are an amateur and non-serious. It is always recommended to pay full attention to the interviewer.

8. Yawning:

Top of the don’t list is letting the recruiter know that you are being lazy or inattentive, it is as bad as eating in your interview!

9. Stay on topic:

Answering to the point is a must to do while giving an interview. If you don’t understand something, you can ask rather than diverting the topic somewhere unnecessary.

10. Pitch and Volume:

Try to be monotonous, not too loud neither too low. It can be a decider for you and your career can suffer!

11. Giving hasty decisions:

Saying that you aren’t interested at the beginning may as well demolish your chances as it is good to know all the details first before giving any early decisions or ultimatums.

12. Talking about salary:

It cannot be a bright move by asking about salary so early as beginners tend to feel eager about that but the important part is to focus on the learning rather than the earning for starters.

13. Interrupting the recruiter:

Not a bright move as well, interrupting the recruiter in between an explanation or a question may upset or even make their mood steamy as no one likes a break when they are talking!

Hope these can make your life easier and some significant qualities are developed with in anyone who would like to have a decent career with a dynamic personality on his way to the top.