Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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# k* V3 ]" W  V+ x' Q/ a% wToday, 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.
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The 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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  C0 l- w/ v! n2 }3 GPhone Interview - Do's
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4 k1 B) I2 {  _6 Q, U; ?ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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. [3 Q6 J. s0 g' `) Iƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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2 g$ M; d4 f9 R5 _3 u& t. j; n8 jƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

( ^5 d6 p3 J  w) P4 Gƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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5 ^8 p; s$ C, F- d2 S6 a9 \) E# mƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

( [; e1 l& h8 Z9 A$ Gƒ 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.
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: F9 e; p7 L( x  v4 t, pƒ 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.
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ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.

; E/ T! t9 ^+ z, `/ Yƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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