Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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Today, 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
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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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Phone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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9 H  d8 o) J! `7 j1 V; Zƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

9 ]% F, y2 Y" Kƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

% M: F, w7 d; T+ Yƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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% G7 G! v5 h1 y( W4 d0 sPhone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

8 C2 I( ]; b& n: I, e# U1 Zƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

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2 ~) c& _& g5 \' Q! h  J2 ~ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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