Recent Grad - needs help on what to expect for phone interview

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Hi, I am a recent computer science graduate of DePaul university. I have been looking for an entry level full time position for the past three months and I finally got a nible. The problem is I have never had a phone interview and I really don't know what to expect. I really need this job so I want to prepare myself as much as possible. The position in and entry level programmer/analyst. Below is the job description, can someone please tell me wher I can find some quick reference for COBOL and C++. I took a class in both and did pretty well but that was school and this is real life. Again, I really want this position and I am a really quick study. Can someone please tell me what kinds of questions I should prepare to answer. I know the is a java forum but I was hoping one of you professional programmers can point me in the right direction. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Role: Programmer Analyst (COOL Developer)
The Programmer Analyst is responsible for developing and managing the
application code and user interface (UI) components for a basic system
on the products and services team. (These systems can include the base TBA
System, desktop applications, IVR systems, or Internet/intranet applications.)
The Programmer Analyst works closely with other programmer analysts,
quality assurance analysts, and systems analysts, with tasks in the following
categories:
Planning and design. The Programmer Analyst takes the specifications
from the Systems Analyst and then determines the detailed tasks required to
create the code and UI.
Developing the application code and UI components. The Programmer
Analyst builds the code and UI components according to the functional
specifications and detailed design.
Other specific responsibilities in development include:
Working with the Systems Analyst to clarify and improve the design as
required. He or she may also prepare user documentation and will unit
test each piece of code to verify the basic functionality before passing it along
for more comprehensive testing. Throughout the project, the programmer analyst
consistently uses code management tools to avoid versioning problems.
Role Requirements
Problem solving and decision making
Learning agility
Client responsiveness
Project execution
Project analysis and planning
Technical Skills
Structured programming, design, and language(s) such as COBOL or C
Operating systems
Relational databases and data models (ex. DB2, Oracle or Access)
Source code management
Editing, compiling, and debugging tools
Creating user and technical documentation
Years of Relevant Experience Required: 0-4 years
Travel Required: None
COOL stands for COBOL Object-Oriented Language. It utilizes some of the
skills involved in both COBOL and C++ programming.
Again ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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Answer 1

Actually, no. Just need time to get to your post. If you have not had your interview already try this.
One, bone up on your basic program structures.
Know basic keywords, etc.
Have your books in front of you and open to some topics that seem like test questions.
Review the content of the books that are pertinent. Prepare for the interview like you would a test.
ABOVE ALL - RELAX, sound confident that if you do not know the answer now you can look it up. This is an entry level position - They do not expect you to know everything - just have a basic understanding and be able to go from there.
Do not be afraid to say "I don't know but I know where to look in xxxx book".
Sorry, been busy today just got to forums.
If you posted without allowing a few hours for a reply then ....