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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8 F* S% c5 S  N9 ^/ IThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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* |7 G' ^+ C+ a; H! i  n' ]/ D1 Jƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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1 r( s  b* }( p/ i. K) a5 vƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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0 }+ u6 O3 Q9 o8 j& z" P& W$ gƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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, c0 d( `$ {+ C" m. g7 H& Hƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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$ [* r  m1 y% w4 ^ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

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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% L4 H( K1 A) [# p, @ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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. {5 e# b/ F5 y9 y4 w+ s- cƒ 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
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5 L: G' ~  y7 q# G, N% }$ {ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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