Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

Today, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
' X: q, ~9 W+ ?) p* A2 X( H4 |candidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
, a, T" T" K) }& l& I1 Tyou 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
! N, x4 R5 ^& H% p$ Q! y( Iconducted via phone or in person:
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/ x& \6 Q" \' }1 |  F, E! MPhone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

! M0 \) b/ l$ C' O1 b) F2 Wƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

9 j% S/ k% Z+ h: @3 Xƒ 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.
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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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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

: E& D& Q1 v; H5 f& Wƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

/ H% x6 Z: a! S+ `3 Nƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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- q9 p: ~* e, g3 d$ z: X- Tƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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