Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

1 j. Z" I2 \) A1 f$ F5 P( ?  M* CToday, 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
' R; ~& C' k: b9 h" l  F/ Cyou to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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1 Q) d% k  g# q% d+ EThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
0 y. P7 W4 y2 t5 ]8 T8 s9 Rconducted via phone or in person:
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( h' H# i$ v5 S( E0 Q/ P/ BPhone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

/ G. L  h+ j# l# G6 I$ b3 e5 t6 Cƒ 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.

; u) b. K/ U! [+ W9 G' @# fƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

2 c. E& t' f* K- G  X! W. Kƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

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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8 e( y9 v* ?( Y9 |! e# V. \1 l* tPhone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

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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ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
1 u% _' j- g! C6 Dsure to fully answer the questions.

( p" T& ^( u" _4 R! c! B8 uƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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