Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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0 V6 j" S& G8 w/ v, X; A6 D) s! jToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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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
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! [8 R) }! @  @. O8 Eƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

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

' d: _, ]6 `( T% |ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

! }0 e: l" K2 P8 Z, xƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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4 X5 D& v  g) O3 `0 Aƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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  R0 P. w6 l9 F7 m$ x, C7 uƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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; p8 I$ ~& s6 fƒ 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.

/ E3 n+ U" |6 X. ?ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

0 D9 m9 j4 r" ~( mƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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- B% a, G; _8 \ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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