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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) P& a3 L2 a& }2 xThe 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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. Z: l' U* P- t) C6 V& k3 T8 _8 bƒ 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.
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ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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0 b; k) F" t& s; `  aƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.
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  C; w! N% |' i( ?/ t4 W( u# bƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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! ^; z: t7 c9 w9 Y' R- Gƒ 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.


Phone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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1 w3 D6 T9 l  o8 w0 Jƒ 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.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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, a3 ^# W$ j/ y; P8 `" Cƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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