Thinking about your answers to questions like these will help you to clarify your thoughts, prepare for your interview, and have strong examples of various situations from your past ready to discuss with the interviewer. Those of you who have not had much interview experience may want to rehearse your answers so that you're comfortable with your answers and able to speak confidently with the interviewer. Toward the end of the interview, it will be your turn to ask the questions. If you've taken the time to do a bit of research about the employer, you'll be in a better position to ask relevant questions. More often employers are deciding to use telephone interviews, especially for screening prospective candidates who live in another city.
Telephone interviews have some unique advantages and disadvantages.
One disadvantage is that you have to sell yourself using only words and the tone of your voice. You also have the comfort of being in familiar surroundings. Most of the tips about preparing for and handling in-person interviews also apply for telephone interviews. But there are some extra things you can do for the telephone interview. Don't drink, smoke or eat during a telephone interview.