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
conducted via phone or in person:
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) V- W1 I% m* D% aPhone Interview - Do's
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' x* P4 J0 q5 O7 f( Qƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

, ]( J6 X/ u. Aƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

9 @5 B5 V8 p9 mƒ 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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& N7 A7 S7 e. I4 f- Q, p" |ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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- l2 C5 }+ H9 U4 M. v1 J3 l, \ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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1 S3 v: H; G- C$ ~' a+ ]( D8 ePhone Interview - Don'ts
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3 a# |% b, G( _ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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9 t6 t9 w1 U1 f, |# w# Bƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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8 X/ B2 O" P$ [5 x; v, `ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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