Post by bookworm85 on Aug 21, 2012 13:24:24 GMT -5
Has anyone ever had a phone job interview? How long did it take for a call back? I hoping I get the job, but I never experienced a phone interview. Thanks in advance!!!
Yes, multiple. They're pretty common these days. They're often a quick, easy, and cheap first step before they invest the time in face to face interviews.
How long will vary greatly. You may be the first phone interview, or the last. That's why I always ask about next steps and timing at the end of every interview.
Yes, every job I've applied to in the last few years have involved a phone interview. They have generally been around 20-30 minutes, but a few closer to an hour. I've found them very beneficial because I have had a few phone interviews where I could tell that the job/company/fit wasn't right fairly quickly. It's better for everyone to not waste time by bringing people onsite when that happens.
Like Dr. Loretta said, I usually ask about the next steps so I know how long I should expect to be waiting. The last phone interview I had I was called back within 2 hours to setup an in-person interview. Usually I've had to wait a few days.
Post by bookworm85 on Aug 22, 2012 14:03:15 GMT -5
Thanks ladies it was more of a meet and greet basically but I'm hoping for the best. I guess if I pass my driving and background test I'll move forward to the final interview