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I think that a phone interview is fine for an initial interview. And it actually makes sense, in some jobs you may be spending a lot of time on the phone, so assessing someone's telephone manner is important. For a later interview I think in person is better, that obviously lets people get a better sense of what you're like.
I prefer to interview and be interviewed in person because I think that my confidence comes through even more strongly when I'm in person with someone (and if I'm the interviewer, I can read someone better in person) I think eye contact is a huge way to tell how honest and confident someone is so I'll always do in-person if I have the choice!
I'm going to be honest I always prefer an in person interview, or even a Zoom interview where they can see my face to a telephone interview. I just feel like my personality doesn't really shine through on a phone interview quite like it does in person.
As a manager, I’ve conducted both (and been on the other side for both). If possible (all the roles are remote optional now), I prefer in person. You can see how someone reacts to new and stressful situations, which can be key for an admin. Body language tells a lot about a person and you can’t see that with a phone interview. Also with in-person, I can have a “second opinion” with the receptionist. I always ask after the interview how they were waiting. Were they friendly, stand-offish, dismissive, ask about working there, show curiosity about the firm, etc. I feel I get more time with in-person. With a phone, it’s 30 mins and you’re done (sooner if they don’t have any questions).
As the candidate, I also prefer to do in-person as I feel I come off in person much better than on the phone (I have a higher pitch voice and can sound much younger than my experience). In person, I can show confidence in my answers, offer up my portfolio and writing samples if it comes up, and I can read the interviewer’s body language and adjust my approach, if needed.
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I personally rock phone interviews compared to in person. As an interviewer though, in person is the way to go.
Thank you, everyone, for the sound advice!