6 Reasons You Failed the Phone Interview

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I recently interviewed with Amazon by phone and I can say I am thoroughly unimpressed. During the first stage, the interviewer was late. At the second stage the interviewer had "other obligations" and couldn't make it. My recruiter apologized and asked me to reschedule.
I've declined, as I have no real desire to work for a company that treats its recruits with such overwhelming unprofessionalism. Lost one of my paid holiday days to these jokers. Not ready to lose another

Will of IN 4:27AM September 15, 2012

I like reading your article, it totally explained why I failed my last phone interview. I learned it the hard way and I won't let that happen again.

Hai Than Lee of CT 10:42PM May 23, 2011

I am so glad I took the time to read your article! I am currently preparing for my first phone interview, which will be tomorrow morning. I have read about some of your suggestions from other sources, but I love hearing about your perspectives as an interviewer. Thank you so much for sharing!

Amanda Stirratt of IN 6:20PM April 24, 2011

Dear Long time job seeker,
Does your condition happen to be aspergers syndrome?? If yes then I have it too!!

Henry of MA 5:04PM September 26, 2010

Years ago I ran an ad in an industry paper looking for a person with experience working on a specific model of mainframe computer. I got a call from someone answering the ad on a Sunday evening and the caller was eating pizza in my ear while he was trying to convince me that I should fly him halfway across the country on my dime for an interview. It didn't work!

ron of OH 11:15AM July 27, 2010

Crazy as this may sound, I put on a suit and tie prior to a phone interview - gives a major psychological boost to be dressed as if in person. Needless to say, all distractions are eliminated. When interviewing, I always stand and walk around. An old axiom in sales is "Motion creates Emotion". On several occasions, hiring managers complimented me on my phone skill. These little things really hepl.

David Gile of GA 12:32PM July 21, 2010

The points made here are very interesting and helpful.
Since so much emphasis is put on the telephone interview, I'm wondering what advice you'd give to someone who's voice is impaired or who doesn't come across the phone wires sounding like the interviewer expects for whatever reason.
I have a neurological condition that affects my tone and control, among other things, and it has resulted in phone interviewers ruling me out before I have a chance to answer their questions.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Many thanks!

LRS of CO 5:46PM July 08, 2010