How to phone interview - and so on

[Epiphany]

So as some of you may know from other threads I'm not completely satisfied at my current firm but there aren't many opportunities in my field without moving so I've been here for 10 yrs. I have good compensation package although no raise in six years because of the economy, generally like what I do but don't care for the office environment/moral/lack of creativity in the firm.

As it so happens an opportunity might have arisen from a networking connection in my field. The company is considered a slight backwards step in my field (going from an architecture firm to a furniture dealership) but it's a really great company well known in the industry. They sent me a job description and want to talk to me and have me send over my portfolio and resume. I have a really good chance of getting the job if I just say I want it.

I don't know if I want it. I don't know if I want to go to that part of the industry. I don't know if what they would offer me as a package would be good enough to go. I'd be trading prestige at a firm for a better workplace environment (in theory). She wants me to call to talk about the position. Since I haven't interviewed anywhere in 10 years how on earth is this done?

What information do I provide about myself?
What questions do I ask that are good without focusing on just what they can offer me? Tips/resources?

[8 Bit WWBG]

You are in the excellent position of being able to stay where you are, even if you aren't very happy with it. If it were me, I would go into the call with an inquisitive and open tone. If you really think that all you have to say is "I want the job" and they'll give it to you, then the question is really what they will offer you and whether it is worthwhile to you.

If it is a real interview, then they'll ask the questions, and you answer what they ask you.

My favorite interview question to ask is: "what is the number one thing you've wanted done around your company" or some other question that gets them to cough up a need that you can explain how you would fill.

[Clifford]

They have the job to offer, so they will be asking you most of the questions. When you get your chance to ask some, here are some of the ones I tend to ask:
What are some of the projects/responsibilities that this role has completed in the past?
Describe (from their POV) the perfect fit for this role.
Are there advancement opportunities for high performers?

Each of these gets you info on the role and how the company operates, and each gives you a chance to reply with how great you would be for the role (and how your compensation should reflect that).

Also, always ask when your benefits start. Now is the time to negotiate COBRA payments from your old plan if theirs does not take effect for 60 or 90 days. Or a signing bonus if the 401k match is not immediately available.

[workpublic]

have google up on your computer. so you can look up any answers you may not know.

here's a study guide

jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/phoneintervquest.htm

[Epiphany]

Thanks, yes, I've googled the obvious stuff

[workpublic]

i meant while on the phone interview. re:google.