How do I prepare for a job interview?

Fail to plan, plan to fail. You are certain to be asked specific questions about your potential employer, so make sure you’ve done your homework on things like their last year's profits and latest product launches. Nothing is as disappointing as when a candidate oozes enthusiasm and then doesn’t even know the most basic facts and figures about a company.

How should I approach a phone interview?

To save time in the early stages, some employers assess candidates by phone before inviting them in.

There's nothing strange about this, it merely saves time and costs and is a way of sounding you out before a more formal face-to-face interview.

As always, the key is to prepare for this as you would any job interview with a clear understanding of your accomplishments, goals and strengths and why you are applying for the job etc.