Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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+ Y5 o% }( C% C) h* MToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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0 z7 {0 p! Z, S# S  c* d5 XThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
  M6 }' Y- V8 [1 lconducted 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,
+ _: r$ V( c( ?5 I0 ~accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

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

" `! ~4 S2 l' t7 v* Mƒ 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
that might be distracting.
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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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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5 L3 I6 a; t% lƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

- C7 e. d7 E4 y- N- Nƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

0 l6 t# G2 P; V* \ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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& O, L! u3 n/ g) a7 v, |ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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