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
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+ m. z- v; m) q' Z" w; DThe 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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7 b/ w; Y; B0 Z1 Kƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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1 v5 ]( ?! r* Aƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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5 w+ i1 g; `  [, {3 E; d3 X$ }0 Zƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

) M4 k" L2 z, s- l) j2 hƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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Phone 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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, b3 s" q) {; Wƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

+ k: o& O7 v$ ~ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
0 S2 H. l4 P' f$ \- nsure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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