Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

Today, 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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' x' V/ _( v2 A$ ]1 LThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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Phone Interview - Do's
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) E' k9 P& B. g: S* Z; C% Bƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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& D& K1 q, c) m6 tƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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! p" Y; ?; }( H+ I/ i5 fƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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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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4 y3 i5 Q  B. U6 I+ ]9 tƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

8 ^8 A! w$ I4 o1 D2 A, V# kƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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. u! F) S& I) ?2 m5 Yƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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