Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

0 n8 I% H$ h% yToday, 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.

$ u1 p4 c2 J$ K( j$ r" CThe 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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0 v1 {# R. R! ePhone Interview - Do's

. d& M; v+ i. U7 sƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
5 l; S% |) g8 w# haccomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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& W/ L, p9 _! v9 `2 l* `# Fƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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" ^, m% I- R* o# _9 c7 Q. nƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

! O2 Y1 @6 |) Z& E% Z$ s9 U$ x: ~ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
! S( V1 J5 g3 dthat might be distracting.

ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

  o' W) `6 d7 O2 cƒ 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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  e8 f! ^* b: V; MPhone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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/ l7 l& I* t) f4 R9 ?ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

3 i6 R1 _" z2 `7 E+ |/ \5 Sƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

2 @0 P  [) C( k5 [ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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( E( d" z3 u5 Mƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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