Acing a Phone Interview
Anne Fisher, a senior Fortune writer, gave some tips on how to perform well in phone interviews. The first thing she mentions is that all you have in a phone interview is your voice. Accordingly, make sure you are clear when you speak, and choose a time and a location where there will be no distractions. In that regard, it is preferable to use a land line as opposed to a cellular phone.
Ms. Fisher then refers to a technique often used by salespeople: “Stand up, walk around, and smile while you are talking. Standing rather than sitting improves the projection of your voice. And smiling, silly as it seems when the other person can’t see you, will make you feel - and sound - upbeat and positive.”
How to Ace a Phone Interview, CNNMoney.com