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Telephonic Interview Form

A telephonic interview form is used by recruiters or managers to evaluate candidates over a phone call when meeting in person is not practical. It logs call attempts, guides a short structured interview and rates listening, clarity and job knowledge so remote candidates are assessed fairly.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW FORM

Position:
[Designation]
Candidate Name:
[Candidate Name]
Phone Number:
[Mobile Number]
Interviewer:
[Interviewer Name]

1. Call Log

AttemptDateTimeOutcome
1[DD/MM/YYYY][HH:MM][Connected / Not reachable / Call back]
2[DD/MM/YYYY][HH:MM][Outcome]
3[DD/MM/YYYY][HH:MM][Outcome]

2. Opening

"Hello [Candidate Name], this is [Interviewer Name] from [Company Name]. As scheduled, this call is for the [Designation] position and will take about [Minutes] minutes. Is this still a good time to talk?"

3. Questions and Notes

  1. Walk me through your current role. – [Notes]
  2. What results are you most proud of in the last year? – [Notes]
  3. Role question: [Question] – [Notes]
  4. Role question: [Question] – [Notes]
  5. Why do you want to move now? – [Notes]
  6. Current CTC, expected CTC and notice period – [Notes]

4. Rating (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

CriteriaRating (1–5)Comments
Voice clarity and pace
Listening and understanding
Language fluency ([Language])
Job knowledge
Attitude and interest
Overall
Call quality issues noted
Red flags

5. Decision

  • Invite for in-person / video interview on [Date]
  • Hold
  • Reject – regret email to be sent
Interviewer
[Interviewer Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Call log with attempts and time, useful for no-show tracking
  • Opening script so every candidate gets the same introduction
  • Structured questions with space for notes
  • Voice-specific criteria like clarity, pace and listening
  • Rating table with 1–5 score and comments
  • Decision and travel or video arrangements for next round

When to use it

  • Candidates in another city before inviting them for a face-to-face round
  • Phone-based roles such as telesales, collections or customer support
  • First technical round with a manager over a call
  • When video is not possible due to connectivity

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add a short role play for telesales or support roles
  2. 2Include language proficiency ratings for multilingual processes
  3. 3Add a background noise and connectivity note field
  4. 4Fix interview duration and question count per role

HR tips

  • Fix a time slot by SMS or email first; cold-call interviews catch candidates unprepared
  • Introduce yourself, the company and the role before asking questions
  • Allow pauses; candidates cannot see your reactions on a phone call
  • Confirm the candidate's email to send next-round details immediately

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a telephonic interview?+

Typically 15–30 minutes, depending on whether it is an HR screen or a functional round.

What is assessed in a telephonic interview?+

Communication clarity, listening, basic role knowledge, motivation and practical details like CTC and notice period.

Can a candidate be selected only on a telephonic interview?+

For some remote or high-volume roles yes, but most companies follow it with a video or in-person round.