However, I’m sure he can carry me along if I falter.

Having a good laugh, Rob, must surely help to ease things!

Thanks,
Peggy

On my first interview I was using skype on a rubbish connection and I had to stop and start again. We were both so nervous the first thing. Once we had a problem we had a laugh about it – switch to a recording company – tried again a lot more relaxed.

I loved the phrases you suggest. Not sure the “secret” is to prepare and then be as natural as possible. The more you worry the worse it seems to get.

Thanks Lisa for another thought provoking article.

Thank you for answering my questions so well, and so eloquently.

I will listen to my own casual conversation with others to see what my responses are. An excellent idea!

I like your ideas on the clarification phrases as well as the segue sentences. I’ll print them out to have in front of me.

I’m sure once the first interview is done, the next one will be easier.

Thanks so much Lisa!

Peggy