Phone Interview TipsThe phone interview tips are divided into three sections.
Phone Interview for Nurse travel jobs Find yourself in a quiet secluded place with no distractions. No T.V. or music in the background. Preferably a landline, not a cell-phone connection. If you must,ensure you have a good cell connection that will not cut out. Shut off all cell phones (if using a land line) and ignore call waiting. No children or pets in the immediate area. Be in a comfortable chair so you can keep good posture. Use a telephone headset (if you have one) so you can be free to write and move. Make sure the headset is of good quality that you have tested. Have a glass of water nearby (only use to wet mouth during the interview). Have a pen and paper handy. Have your resume available so you can access information easily. Pronounce names properly and ask if you are not sure. If the employer has a web site, you may want to access the homepage but do not get distracted by doing so. Have notes about the employer at hand. Have a short list of your accomplishments. The most important phone interview tip for a nurse interview is to stay relaxed. Relaxation Tips for a Travel Nurse (Keep it simple) Take a deep breath and push in on your stomach and count to 10 or 15 or whatever is comfortable to you. Let the air out and do the same count. Pause and relax. Repeat this three times. Breathing exercises help supply oxygen to the brain and are relaxing. Stretching facial muscles, yawning and humming prior to an interview can help clear the throat and relax the muscles that you will need in the interview. The Phone Interview No smoking, chewing gum, eating or drinking Smiling can project an image but also helps to change the tone of your voice. Speak slowly and clearly. Articulate your words. If you have a loud voice, tone it down in the interview. If you have a soft voice, tone it up in the interview. A few seconds of silence is good while you are gathering your thoughts. Think before you speak. Give short, clear answers. The goal is to setup a face-to-face interview. In the travel nurse industry,the phone interview usually will be the only interview. Remember to say thank-you, then ask how and when you should do a follow up. Remember to review the phone interview tips and practice for your nurse interview. Wish for the best, plan for the worst.Return to top of Phone Interview Tips Here Return to Nurse Interview Page Here Visit Travel Nurse Coach Homepage Here Sign up for our free newsletter!
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