Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

( k7 {+ }! G( D( S# Y2 @0 W  uToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
candidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

5 ?& d  t( t5 D8 mThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's

2 ]& _/ P: h6 v- q$ |1 dƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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9 Z+ ~* w; v5 |7 a* D' Q  F  _ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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2 f. f7 T# T1 e; eƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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3 Y: b& n5 b* Pƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


Phone Interview - Don'ts

$ P0 e2 T; I* L& y) U( \- dƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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, k9 g. L6 b3 C2 Z( a' ?ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

6 G2 C7 x% \. B& r+ k: j! d) Y2 x& {ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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