Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

) u- f& h# z! l8 I5 VToday, 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.

The 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

" |- m6 {" N% r; ?! j( nƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
0 K6 E+ o  [+ W5 ?, d; @accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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" i; G( {/ p  j' u9 Wƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

2 @& _: U3 v# Z! W  u# @ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

" [! N1 [7 d  f& Kƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

1 z/ [9 H# o. T% J' \( i% ~ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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7 o* n6 h5 [, O0 r/ }* dPhone Interview - Don'ts

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

ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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4 Z2 e- K% C6 I) xƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

0 v- y2 H% F9 j1 oƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
  b9 `0 Y7 d7 V4 asure to fully answer the questions.

* H- _4 D. h+ m2 {% C. {  g% A. Oƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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