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
( E/ H1 J" t. k: R& xcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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& {6 {) d8 p7 L& u8 A7 `3 Z6 NThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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Phone Interview - Do's
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4 r& u8 y/ S: o$ Wƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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$ w% a9 o$ n) h  yƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

1 c, a" i- E, F$ @ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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' e8 ]5 ?: ~- D% cƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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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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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

; A; f; \' u6 Y! xƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

* ^4 _* L: s8 J. V. {) ~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
sure to fully answer the questions.
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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.