Topic: unilever calling for phone interview

‎​unilever has start sending text mssg for Fone interview. lεɑ̤̥̈̊§ξ house wha† kind of question are most likely @ this stage of the interview?

Got my text too. Anyone done A̶̲̥̅̊ phone interview??

Yep. did one in the UK. Hopefully its same format here.
Basically, they start by clarifying the purpose of their call(phone interview) and ask if you can hear them clearly, etc.
Then they start asking questions about your cv or urself.
here are the questions i got asked. and how i answered.

Tell me about yourself.- i prefer to start by telling them about my academics and how i think it is relevant to the position. please avoid boring them with stories about your childhood or poor background

Talk me through ur cv- basically, chronological narration of ur education, work experience, certifications etc and how relevant they are to the position.[B]

What skills do you possess that makes you ideal for this job? - dont go listing skills like, leadership, problem-solving, communication etc...make sure u back them up with examples. for example. I have good leadership qualities... i was elected course rep, was president of students union and leader of my group project in school. i carried everyone along, delegated effectively and achieved the targets we set out to achieve. (now make sure u guys dont use this example bcos when 3 pple say d same thing, then u all are doing expo from somewhere..i.e u are out!) lol

why should we hire you?- i think i am the best candidate because i have.....(read what they want in the job description, but make sure u dont repeat verbatim. remember to back it up with examples)

What do you know about our company? - (this question is compulsory from my experience). go through their website. find out what their values are, their products, their competitors, etc

We may want you to travel often, how geographically mobile are you?

What are your strengths, do you have any weaknesses?- least 3 strengths (especially if they are related to the job according to the description. state only one weakness..one not related to the job. (if they want someone with good presentation skills, dont go telling them thats ur weakness ..u've just made their job easy. dont say u dont have any weakness..we all are human and have our own weaknesses. say a weakness that u have converted to strenght. eg. I used to be very disturbed when ever i give people a task and they fail to do it, or do it badly. but after attending several leadership seminars i have learnt to be more understanding and supportive of lagging team mates. now i find it easier to deal with those situations and motivate slacking members to bring out their best (again..dont use this example. find something much more sexy but true)

Thank you. Do you have any questions for us? - PLEASEEEE..MAKE SURE U ASK THEM AT LEAST ONE QUESTION! If u say no..they'll think u dont have sufficient interest in the position. if u sak too much they'll think u are a smart . ask questions like..Will trainning be provided for the successful candidates before they resume the job? which of ur competitors do you think pose the greatest threat to you and why? previous candidates that entered at this stage 5 years ago, where are they now and what kind of responsibilities are they handling now ? (this makes them think you have a long term vision of staying with thier company)

Generally, if you are expecting a fone interview, make sure you are in a quiet place. SINCE YOU ARE NOT VISIBLY PRESENT THEY WILL RELY A LOT ON THE TONE OF UR VOICE! SO BETTER SOUND CONFIDENT AND ASSURING....PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SMILE! (u may say how will they know if am not smiling, trust me, when u smile, the person on the opposite end will know, and they are likely to feel more comfortable with you)

if u still want any more info...send me a private message, i'll give u my niaja number and we can talk.
cheers alll the best. hope you are successful. I wasnt call bcos i was past the age limit of 26.

thanks mate

wow! thanks can do, that was a very detailed insight.

I must commend your self-less service Can Do once again also on this thread. You will surely be rewarded and blessed richly. Keep up the good work.