How to successfully navigate a telephone and/or video interview

During the initial screening process hiring committees will often conduct either a telephone or video interview to narrow the field and select the candidates they feel more closely fits the role. The video interview could be conducted using Skype, WebEx or other on-line technology. Generally, these interviews are brief (30 min) with about five-directed questions, so you must be prepared. The intent of this article is provide tips and strategies on how to be more prepared/successful with these interviewing venues.