Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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) {& [# w  i' r5 W6 }. v. FToday, 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
+ R; u  t  s' s. cyou to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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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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+ ]9 N- n2 e6 o; P0 @Phone Interview - Do's

ƒ 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.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

6 Y( z3 b' D5 r. v! B. Fƒ 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
clearly.

/ @& t, E! p) hƒ 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.
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Phone Interview - Don'ts

  _3 p% S$ V* }0 I) K7 Eƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

! P! \% D' v. Z1 Q) Lƒ 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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' l8 Q2 O5 p- \1 Cƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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" e% }8 e) W# B! L$ R0 lƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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