Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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Today, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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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

; P! W$ e, \0 [  V4 t, L% `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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ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

) ^6 G- E) L: H( E9 v( c% D/ Gƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

  S: z4 U) }7 m6 Eƒ 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.

2 i" `/ S( H4 i; s2 ?5 g5 k0 x3 Lƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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' n. Y# F& k' k) O& aƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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/ V' R  o" v( x$ M1 A& F& ]ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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