Be available for thirty minutes to an hour Be available to take the call on time Do not take a phone interview on a cell phone Do not put the interviewer on hold to answer another call Make yourself available at a phone where you can speak freely and clearly Be sure to answer the phone in a professional manner If the interviewer is more than 15 minutes late, call your recruiting firm Speak clearly and slowly Do not interrupt the interviewer Always answer the question you are asked Do not give one or two word answers - be thorough, but concise in your response Be honest. If you don't know the answer to a question, say so Call your recruiting firm after you finish your interview