KansasCity.com -- When you’re fortunate enough to nab an interview, it’s increasingly likely to be via telephone or video conference. That means your voice has to carry the day, especially if it’s a phone-only screening. Here’s the No. 1 tip for phone interviews: Speak distinctly, use good English, and put a smile in your voice. No matter how many times you’ve been through this, no matter how long you’ve been job hunting, you must make an upbeat, go-getter impression - with only your words and tone.