The phone: Make sure you are on a landline phone. Cell phones are great and useful but spotty service can lead to a dropped call.
The place: Make sure you choose a quiet place to talk on the phone. You don’t want background noise making it difficult to hear what the interviewer is asking.
I used my adviser’s office in Auburn’s student center, so I had access to a computer as well in case I needed it.
Research: As always, research before each interview. You need to have background information about the company, the available positions, etc.
Be professional: Be professional in how you dress, speak, and don’t forget to get to the interview 15-20 minutes early so you can collect your thoughts before the interview.
Be social (within reason): Make sure to acknowledge the other interviewees, you don’t want it to seem like you’re rude and disregarding them!
Listen: Don’t zone out when the other interviewees are talking, it’s easy to do, I usually end up getting lost in my thoughts when other people are talking during interviews. You also need to listen to the other interviewees’ responses so you don’t repeat what they said.
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