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
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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- Q" r7 U% u" wThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's
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) k) c) G/ g- R/ w% ~! p9 ]ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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" p& K5 y; b7 r  n* mƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

8 k: n! ^# K# H5 Q0 |8 I5 r6 Zƒ 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
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! u3 e* a1 F0 v5 Q( N  ?ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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8 h- `1 ?3 c. F6 B: C/ `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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$ M1 x: a  I7 B- n2 m, I. f- n' V' wƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

7 A6 m  r" i( ?1 J. z: k0 Xƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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1 i) j% u. y, ?) {! c) ^, e6 Wƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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