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
candidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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3 w' a# ?0 K% Y* |# b1 r' UThe 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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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.

ƒ 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
that might be distracting.

- I) q1 b. e! [+ W2 e& u; fƒ 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.

ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

; i3 H3 |1 V2 x5 Y0 E/ C0 wƒ 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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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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