Phone Interviews: When Talking On The Phone Becomes a Struggle

In phone interviews I always end up with my foot in my mouth. I hate that I’m not actually talking to the person asking me questions, and that everything I’m saying is being recorded. I also, dislike talking on the phone for a half hour to someone I’ve never actually met. It is more difficult to talk to them in my opinion. Maybe, I’m too eager and too inexperienced… Regardless, I refuse to settle, for anything that either is not my dream job, or doesn’t lead to my dream job. If nothing else I know I won’t succeed if I don’t even try.

I am qualified for these positions I apply for, unfortunately I am also terrible at presenting myself strongly on the phone. If a phone conversation exceeds five minutes, I hope it’s because I’m talking to an old friend I haven’t seen in three months. Not because I’m talking to someone I’ve never met. I guess practice makes perfect.