But if your interview skills are weak, you are unlikely to secure the job you want. The best way to improve your interview skills is to practice, in both real and mock interviews. The purpose of an interview is to allow a prospective employer to get to know you and your abilities, skills, educational background, work experience, motivational level and career goals. In addition, the interview allows you to learn about the employer and to find the right job match for you, your interests, skills and abilities. Your interview could be a telephone interview or in the interviewer s office.
Most telephone interviews are preliminary interviews.