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
candidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

% x3 {- \$ [. B" v  Zƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

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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.

7 s) w" J! K! O  Rƒ 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.

ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


Phone Interview - Don'ts
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* n" q* o! L2 N  Q, u; ~( mƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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/ m  I3 a  r* jƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

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ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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