Avoid Distractions. Use a land line telephone, not a cell phone, for the interview to keep the focus on you and not the telephone connection. Choose a place where there will be few distractions.Conduct the interview at home if possible, and keep children and pets out of the room.ollow Up. At the conclusion of the interview, ask the interviewer about the next step in the process and let her know that you would enjoy meeting her in person to discuss the job and your qualifications in more depth.