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Originally Posted by BrokeDonk
Had a phone interview for a job today. Completely butchered it.
I could barely understand the people at times. When I did understand what they were saying, half the time I didn't understand their questions so there was a lot of stuttering and ummms and long awkward pauses while I tried to think of something to say.
Ugh. I suck at this.
I interview all of our potential hires here, at least 20 candidates a year. I'll give you the best advice I can.
Taking a pause to collect yourself before answering is way better than stammering through a response IMO.
Buy time by asking them to repeat the question. Or repeat the question to them like, did you say this?