Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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. k$ Z, ?5 n. j4 J7 IToday, 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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7 h4 {; N& ~$ s1 @1 a& WThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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' L/ i- D0 Q/ p5 q9 |8 U/ H0 mPhone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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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
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% d9 `9 i& N0 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.

ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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1 F+ C4 @$ n' @2 iƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

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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" |' i% j7 c4 d' k' ?ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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