Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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Today, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
7 t5 U; q" \; h% Jcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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# C6 @9 T% Z. A' v" \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:

Phone Interview - Do's
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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.

) O* j, h$ R  c7 Cƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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9 W; _# u4 ^/ k$ l  O1 uƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

4 S) p  c' ?9 eƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


# J. r3 s$ Y+ t( T& p+ Y  ^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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ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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' R4 t: Y4 E' h8 t: [2 Z- _ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
1 q- ^. ?0 n# T8 tsure to fully answer the questions.
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- j; s( X0 N, H. T: S4 q% N( Gƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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