Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

, a/ G. g  f* L8 n! o& 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
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conducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's

3 Y# a0 e/ ^( O2 Wƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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, q" ?2 |7 `( C( N8 Iƒ 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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/ P  j( C0 J! v) P# x. @ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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# L: N( o; a1 c% v" K: Wƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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% X% J3 b. z( t- D. \Phone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

. w4 P& N/ N1 Q" C% Vƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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/ Z8 a0 f1 i" M  tƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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