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
1 L0 e/ Y* }+ ]- D5 K3 W! Y, B: xcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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" m( m, @* ^5 xThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
5 b+ g, F% v2 X1 s" v( Qconducted via phone or in person:
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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,
, W' I. I2 u% A2 baccomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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- M" c: l/ h$ l; e2 U# t2 Rƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

/ @: ]$ \3 g/ T0 E( Yƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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# c4 |' l  [1 l8 B- a1 fƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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, F- O/ F+ ~: v1 b+ I3 N( r/ ?ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

- H4 ?# W4 \$ _' Yƒ 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.

! L- V9 g, y6 m; ]% gƒ 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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ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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9 R! M" I! s: t* I- dƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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