Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

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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
3 E/ c5 }4 m  p6 D2 N  h! Y* oconducted 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.
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ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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/ J- t( @- C% m& u1 _8 F  Lƒ 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
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5 D5 |! |3 i% n  Q8 Lƒ 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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  ]& b" l0 F0 L+ T- j% mPhone 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.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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8 P- |9 `% q% u9 n6 j. ]% I, @ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
' u6 k! U0 d! O* y4 _  Wsure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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