This is not an optional step! If you get an email saying the company would like to conduct a phone interview, it’s important to know how to do the research. Firstly, go to the company’s website and have a look at their ‘About’ page. Find out:
- What their vision and values are.
- Who are the key people in the organisation?
- Are there any testimonials from clients?
- Are there any news articles posted?
- Have they won any awards?
World Wide Web Phone Interview Research
Next, repeat the same process on Google, Facebook and LinkedIn. It’s a bonus if you can find the person who is interviewing on LinkedIn. See if you can learn about their background and see if there is anything that you both have in common.
Go back to the Job Description and Job Advert
Going back to the job description and job advert is another important step. Find those keywords and match them to your key skills and experience so they are top of mind when the call comes.
Real World Contacts
Finally, see if you can talk to someone who already works at the company or a key client that uses their products or services. Find out even more information about what they do, their current projects and what they are like to work for.
Summary: How to Do Phone Interview Research
Competence breeds confidence, taking the time to understand how to do phone interview research will help you manage your nerves and get you one step further to a job interview and job offer.