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
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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# h  G* Z( @$ l- A7 yThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
7 S9 w# p4 c+ a- X6 fconducted via phone or in person:

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.

5 I9 h& Y% ?" t- }: c. ?- r0 fƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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% l3 n* k3 H; z: y8 w1 r: [* 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.

1 N0 d/ z% @* ?5 T: `9 J) oƒ 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
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

* }' h" T! Z5 n3 ?! [ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
& A" C9 W4 @# i6 W/ jsure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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