• The phone interview is just as important as a site visit/interview.
• You should go into a phone interview with the same amount of professionalism and preparation as you would a site visit.
• Be available and on time for your scheduled appointment.
• Make sure you are in a quiet, distraction free area.
• Don’t do anything during the phone interview that you wouldn’t do in a formal face to face interview.
• You can increase your energy level by standing and smiling during the phone interview.
• Refer to the interviewer by their title unless you are told otherwise.
• Keep your answers short and simple.
• Before the phone interview you should research the facility and be prepared to offer your opinion on how you would be an asset to the facility.
• You will also want to have a few specific questions to ask regarding this position.
• You’ll want to be prepared to answer questions regarding your interests, training, education, etc.
• It’s not a bad idea to have a copy of your CV in front of you.
• Be prepared to express your level of interest.

Ultimately you want the phone interview to result in an invitation for a site visit. Go into the phone interview with a few sets of possible interview dates. Many facilities like to expedite the process by confirming your site visit at the end of your phone interview.