Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

$ c7 _8 ]; Z, U3 g; CToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
+ m% E0 o* u* h2 I( v- [1 j7 ?# Dcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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5 Q' N4 {3 r7 tThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
* v) K3 ]" F. W. i+ u. C: Sconducted via phone or in person:

, v+ C# x& J& x( q4 t9 U0 ePhone Interview - Do's
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3 _! ~: `; z3 ]ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
2 ~! [8 d' G! V, Paccomplishments and answers to typical questions.

; M6 @; y$ P$ E) J/ b0 J' `( @ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

3 q; }2 }: c8 X6 A3 `4 Iƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

" @7 H+ l. o- D7 D8 s% A5 Bƒ 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
( w: j0 {5 x3 a7 g) a# z" Yclearly.

ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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4 h  _0 p7 d7 |5 O% \) u; bƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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7 J0 t) S! q$ i  L( R: h. {7 ]0 _Phone Interview - Don'ts

" t, ^: z: V1 I8 gƒ 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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, p( l# A6 T) m% o4 Oƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

9 w5 S" `0 v& Jƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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# O. b( F  b( o( a4 Fƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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