While youre actively2 job searching, its important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moments notice. You never know when a recruiter or a networking contact might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk.
当你主动求职时，重要的一点是做好电话面试的准备。你不知道雇主或联系人会在什么时候打电话要求进行几分钟的谈话。
Be Prepared to Interview 做好面试准备
Prepare for a phone interview just as you would for a regular interview. Compile a list of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a list of answers to typical interview questions. In addition, plan on being prepared for a phone conversation about your background and skills.
如同准备常规面试一样准备电话面试。准备一张表，列出你的长处和弱点，以及一些典型面试问题的答案。此外，准备在电话中谈论你的背景和技能。
Keep your resume in clear view, on the top of your desk, or tape it to the wall near the phone, so its at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.
将简历放在容易找到的地方，比如桌上或将它贴在电话边的墙上，这样当你在回答问题时，简历就近在咫尺。
Have a short list of your accomplishments3 available to review.
回顾一下自己的成绩
Have a pen and paper handy for note taking.
准备好笔和纸做笔记
Turn call-waiting off so your call isnt interrupted.
将呼叫等待关闭，这样通话就不会被打断
If the time isnt convenient, ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives.
如果时间不方便，问问是否能择时再通话或者建议其它选择
Clear the room - evict4 the kids and the pets. Turn off the stereo and the TV. Close the door.
清理房间将孩子和宠物赶出去。关掉电视、立体声。关上门
Unless youre sure your cell phone service is going to be perfect, consider using a landline rather than your cell phone to avoid a dropped call or static on the line.
除非能确定手机服务通畅，否则就考虑用固定电话，以免出现通话中断或杂音。
Practice Interviewing 练习面试
Talking on the phone isnt as easy as it seems. Ive always found its helpful to practice. Have a friend or family member conduct a mock interview and tape record it so you can see how you sound over the phone. Any cassette recorder will work. Youll be able to hear your ums and uhs and okays and you can practice reducing them from your conversational1 speech. Also rehearse answers to those typical questions youll be asked.
打电话没有看上去那么简单。我早已发现练习一下会有帮助。让一个朋友或家人帮你进行一次模拟面试并录下来，这样你就知道自己在电话里的表现了。任何卡式录音机都行。你会听到自己的嗯、呃、和好等各种语气词，你可以通过练习减少在谈话中使用这些词。同时也要演练对典型问题的回答。
During the Phone Interview 电话面试时
Dont smoke, chew gum, eat, or drink.
不要抽烟、嚼口香糖、或喝东西。
Do keep a glass of water handy, in case you need to wet your mouth.
放杯水在旁边，以备要润喉。
Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice.
微笑。微笑给听者传递一个积极的形象;而且微笑能改变你的声调。
Speak slowly and enunciate2 clearly.
语速放慢、发音清晰。
Use the persons title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to.用对方的头衔或是某某先生、某某女士称呼对方，只有他们要求时，才可直呼其名。
Dont interrupt the interviewer.
不要打断面试官。
Take your time - its perfectly3 acceptable to take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.
不急不躁花时间考虑好是完全可以接受的。
Give short answers.
回答要简短。
Remember your goal is to set-up a face-to-face interview. After you thank the interviewer ask if it would be possible to meet in person.
记着，你的目的是争取一次当面面试的机会。在答谢面试官后问问是否可能当面面试。
After the Interview 电话面试后
Take notes about what you were asked and how you answered.
记录下被问及的问题和你的回答。
Remember to say thank you. Follow with a thank you note which reiterates4 your interest in the job.
记得说谢谢。寄一封感谢信来重申自己对工作的兴趣。
