In some ways, phone interviews can be more stressful than in-person interviews -- after all, you only get one shot to make a first impression. But phone interviews do have one major advantage over in-person interviews: The recruiter can't see you, so they'll be none the wiser if you need a little help from a cheat sheet.

If you ever had a teacher or professor who let you bring an index card filled with notes to your final exam, the principle's much the same. Just write down a few talking points and anecdotes that will help jog your memory when faced with a tricky question.

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To get you started, we came up with a cheat sheet with fields for all of the information you'll need on hand to ace your next phone interview. Download it now, and read on for a breakdown of how to use it!

About the company

In this portion, you'll fill out the most relevant high-level company information: their mission, the products and services they offer, the name of the CEO, notes on the culture, and any recent news or updates on the company, such as an acquisition or the launch of a new product offering. You might be wondering: Why is this so important to know?

Well, for one, each of these questions is completely fair game for an interviewer to ask. Interviewers often want to make sure that candidates care enough about an opportunity at a company to do some research on it, so if you can't name the CEO or the products a company offers, you might just be disqualified. But for another, this will also help you craft intelligent questions to ask your interviewer -- more on that later!

About me

In this section, you'll jot down relevant information about yourself, including a brief elevator pitch, your relevant experience, strengths, weaknesses, and why you are interested in this particular role/company. In a phone interview, recruiters are just getting to know you, so this high-level information will almost certainly be the basis for several of their questions. With a quick glance down at this section, you'll be able to handle nearly any introductory question a recruiter throws your way!

Questions for the company

At some point or other, interviewers almost always give you an opportunity to ask them a few questions. This might make you nervous, but don't worry -- it's not a trick. In fact, it's a gift. Not only does this give you the opportunity to understand the company and the position on a deeper level, but you can also use your research on the company to help you ask intelligent questions that show off what an informed candidate you are.