Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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* Q4 v9 F% e: H8 q5 `3 _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
you 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
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+ n  D$ H) o- n$ L6 w% A  @* l# Tƒ 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.
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; M9 \6 D. k% I- Zƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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. A! i) U. S* Q  a* s! X2 Lƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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( X0 C) l& @- e7 `# h. x* m9 U* f9 IPhone Interview - Don'ts

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.

" C: C5 k$ j2 c* iƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
  s# e( K  O: j( ]sure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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