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
8 r2 O& e: c4 scandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
7 R' a" ~2 U7 f% T$ ?you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
9 i0 ^, l" Y0 S. U+ q* Pconducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's
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. X( r; v! L" x. iƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

2 a3 V- w- v' F( n! F9 |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.

ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
9 [! u7 l, F7 Sclearly.

4 z2 ?: Y1 Z1 t3 C. Zƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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0 j  P# ?" W0 t; [) U6 mƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts
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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.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
$ M% j9 y5 u  L$ p1 B6 M4 T7 D0 O8 [sure to fully answer the questions.

& P; X* n( }3 W2 w% r- }, h# Aƒ Bad-mouth former employers.