Query

I had a job interview during the time of lunch break. Even though I had the time present, sometimes I get very significant and important calls, even during the time of lunch. That’s the nature of my job. What am I considered to do with my mobile during a job interview?

Answer

Your mobile should be off during the time of job interview. Not on the silent, but switched off. During the silence of the job interview, your interviewer can hear the phone vibrating. You don’t want a buzzing sound interfering in your great interview, indicating the employer that you did not care sufficient about the job to switch off your mobile.

What if you’ve to Get the Call?

During the time of job interview, everything that might require calling you should be directed elsewhere. In the rare case, where you must get a phone call during a job interview (for instance, if your wife is in labor pain or you work as an emergency room doctor), decorum is quite simple. Tell the interviewer ahead of time that you are hoping a phone call, elaborate what the call is about and why you must get it up, and be ready to have a weird interruption during the interview that could cause you to lose the job.

There is actually no excuse to receive a phone call during the job interview unless someone’s health relies on it. If the phone call can be ignored, notify the person that might call you that you’re going to a job interview and inform them that you might not be capable to answer your phone. Keep your phone entirely off during the job interview to neglect any distractions.

Take Away Interview Tips

• Keep your mobile off during the interview.
• If you must answer a call, notify the employer beforehand and provide the complete explanation.