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
; t  z- M4 D4 n4 Wcandidates 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
. s$ w0 j/ }: [! k1 j. Hconducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
( I" c; b, |, w; daccomplishments and answers to typical questions.

" _( Y) B4 c% ~: aƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

* A$ L+ R/ i# I' _4 Z% `2 Oƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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; j# q+ [9 x6 z' @ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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8 z# g& m/ O5 M) P( L# Pƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

0 B0 b/ b2 T) \5 l3 D9 Tƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

0 J' f2 Z& J" \! ?6 b) i. T; aƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

4 @; L7 _" `9 x4 D& G! D; a; Hƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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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
sure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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