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Phone Interview Survival Guide
First impressions matter — even on the phone. Use these phrases to sound confident, polite, and professional.
✅ When Answering the Call Professionally
- “Good (morning/afternoon), this is [Your Name] speaking.”
- “Hello, this is [Your Name]. Thank you for calling.”
- “Hi [Interviewer's Name], I’ve been looking forward to our conversation.”
❓ When Asking for Clarification
- “Could you please repeat that question?”
- “Just to clarify, could you explain that again?”
- “Would you mind rephrasing the question?”
🔊 If You Can’t Hear Clearly
- “I’m sorry, the line isn’t very clear. Could you repeat that, please?”
- “There seems to be some background noise. Could you speak a little louder?”
- “Apologies, I didn’t quite catch that. Could you say it again?”
⏳ When You Need a Moment to Think
- “That’s a great question — let me take a moment to gather my thoughts.”
- “I’d like to give you a thoughtful answer. Just a brief moment.”
- “Let me quickly organize my thoughts before responding.”
🕑 When You Need to Buy Time or Refocus the Question
- “Just to confirm, you’re asking about [repeat key part of the question], correct?”
- “Let me give you an example to make my answer clearer.”
- “Would you like me to focus more on [specific aspect]?”
🎯 Wrapping Up the Call Professionally
- “Thank you so much for your time. I really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you.”
- “It was great talking with you today. I’m very excited about this opportunity.”
- “I look forward to hearing about the next steps. Wishing you a wonderful day!”
👉 Pro Tip
Keep a notepad handy to jot down key points, questions, or next steps. Smiling while speaking also helps your tone sound warmer and more confident!
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