How to ace a telephonic interview for internship | infoStud blogs

During the Covid pandemic situation, many students are trying to do online internships. Phone interviews are conducted by hiring managers for an internship and also for the job. This is conducted to determine whether the candidate is apt for the position or not. They are designed to screen out desired candidates, having sound knowledge regarding their domain. It is also the typical first step for employers who are considering out-of-town candidates for an internship.

Internship always plays an important role in the initial or starting phase of your career. By completing the internship you not only gain some experience but you will learn many more things. How you can apply for online internships? There are so many sites like "Internshala" where you can search for internships according to your preferences. Before applying for the internship you have to do some groundwork. Some important things you have to do are list down below.

To do list:

1. Make a Proper Resume.
2. The practice of speaking clearly.
3. Properly study your projects.

Now we are going to discuss every aspect that how you can successfully clear your telephonic interview. let's keep this blog in a question-and-answer format so you can understand everything very clearly.

Q.) Take me through your CV.

Give a short description of your education and project history. Most telephonic interviews are brief means you have to deliver as much as possible in a limited time, so don’t go into too much detail. Talk about your interest in a very specific manner when the interviewer asked about your choice.

Always start with a small but brief description of your current academics. If you don't have good grades then don't highlight them initially. Tell about projects that you have done then tell about internships if you have done previously. Let's list down some points of do's or don't.

Do

1. Greet with confidence.

2. Always speak in English, if you have any issue don't hesitate its normal, there are so many students who can't speak English fluently. speak in a language in which you are more comfortable. 

3. Use storytelling when you are describing your project.

Don't

1. Do not talk hypothetically.

2. Don't say anything irrelevant to things related to the internship.

3. Don't be overconfident.

Q.) What do you know about the company?

This is the very question in any type of internship. Many interviewers ask this question to find out what your preparation skills are like. Give a short overview of the company, any memorable dates which you know otherwise don't say anything related to this and a basic mission statement is the best start.

Q.) There seems to be a gap in your education/employment history. What were you doing during this time?

Be as honest as possible here. If your break was due to personal reasons like you were involved in something or you aren't able to understand something particular in the subject, then say that. don't miss guide the interview it will show the wrong impression of yours on the interviewer

Q.) What stipend are you looking for?

Speaking about stipends can be awkward for some applicants, and during a telephone interview is no exception.

Don't say anything about the stipend at the start. If you think that your interview is going well and you have excellence in your skills then indirectly ask about the stipend at the last.

Q.) What are your goals for the future?

This a very common question and an important one because it helps the interviewer to know about your vision related to your career in the future. Be passionate about the industry, show your ambition, and of course play on your strengths.