Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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/ l1 L$ I# H& k2 p- ?& c1 aToday, 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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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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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.
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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
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/ c4 q% c' ^$ mƒ 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.

& T  N9 W  D" u  [' Hƒ 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.

ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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$ J3 U, |# W+ W/ h5 k" _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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( T% t( O! d/ H" Q3 a. r. V8 F, d; nƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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