A telephonic interview is a first level hiring technique and especially used for screening out of town candidates. For technical positions in software development, telephonic interviews are probably more suitable than for job descriptions which are customer facing. A quick overview of the candidate can be achieved by spending less time and without getting involved in other logistical issues.

Interviewing is a skill that one learns by experience, and constant feedback from the process of interviewing itself. Nevertheless, it is useful to follow some guidelines for conducting telephonic interviews.