Interviewing with a few firms but having difficulty taking phone calls at work. I've tried going to coffee shops and walking around but not ideal. Any advice on locations to take phone interviews?

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Empty conference room at work is your best bet. Go to another floor where no one knows you, follow someone through the locked doors and find a room.

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No, use the conference room. Anyone walks in tell them you're talking to a student.

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Definitely not empty conference rooms. How awkward would it be if someone just walked in? Depending on where you are, Gregory's coffee is surprisingly empty during mid-day. But yes, home is the best. Just disappear for 2-3 hours to go home for the call.

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U can just say there's a leak in your apartment that u have to attend to

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Empty conference rooms at work? Hotel lobbies? The phone room at your office? Home

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Can't you book conference rooms?

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Yeah conference rooms are an option, but I feel it's a bit obvious and they're not exactly sound proof either. Going home seems to be the best option.

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Go to a different floor in building.

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Analysts take calls in conference rooms all the time. We all know/assume what they’re doing in there but no one cares.

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If you're serious about the interview, do it at home. It'll enable you to speak louder and be more confident.

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I literally took them from my desk

What's wrong with a conference room?

Like I said, literally just mention offhand "yeah, some kid from my school messaged me and I told him I'd talk.

Solid advice all around, thanks guys!

WeWork membership. Reserve a room and have all the amenities. Phone, WiFi table, water, etc

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