Companies conduct interviews over the phone to save time or because distance restricts the posibility of a face-to-face meeting.

Here are five ways to guarantee your telephone interview goes well.

1. Use a landline if possible as mobiles can lose signal.

2. Dress up - you’ll rise to the occasion.

3. Stand up - you’ll sound more animated.

4. Have your CV and the job description in front of you.

5. Remember, this is the only interview where you can use your notes!