Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

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candidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
+ \' R% E  x$ O( e( R/ Kconducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's

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.
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ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

7 K# Z5 t6 l# X- s8 pƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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  `  v) _9 P2 b/ \% z8 \5 L( eƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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; G4 _$ l+ w; aƒ 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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; Q9 D0 ?2 c4 E1 Hƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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2 L+ k$ J) X; [% o& L! m9 b# r) Zƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

+ ~; o* p/ D9 T' Iƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.

4 s5 A" U% Q9 P/ Aƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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