I would research the company before calling back. So, it will go better in case they want an impromptu phone interview. And, please don’t say I should research the company before applying. It already takes way to long to apply.

Are ALL phone interviews scheduled? I have been assuming that they would want to do it immediately, on the spot.

Your scenario did not state examples. This is what you said: “So please, don’t take my call. Take some time to ‘gather your thoughts’. That will give me time to connect with the candidates who have the confidence and poise to field my impromptu call.”

Are you psychic enough to tell who is driving, sitting on the…

Would you be offended by the noises made coming from the bathroom of said multitasker? Do you answer calls on the toilet? Is that professional?

BTW, some employers get offended if you ask to call them back.

Sure, thinking on your feet is good, but so is being prepared. I could tell you how wonderful your company is without researching it, if you’d like. Make up some generic compliments, if that’s what you prefer.

Coincidentally, would you have my resume in front of you while calling me? Maybe a list of questions in front…

HE SAID, “WHY CAN’T PEOPLE JUST LEAVE THEIR PHONE IN THEIR CAR OR HOME. USE COMMON SENSE PEOPLE.”

Not really unexpected, but the employer may be calling to do an unexpected on-the-spot phone interview, which should really be scheduled. If employers expect me to research them, in depth, before I apply to the job, then they aren’t really living in reality.

I returned a call to an employer and left a voice mail…

I agree. I have read articles that say you should answer it immediately. But, I prefer to research the company before talking to them (no, I don’t research them before I apply because that could be a HUGE waste of time).

HOWEVER, I had a prospective employer leave a voice mail message for me and they never replied to…