Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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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.

0 O4 {$ D* A5 {! F8 Z: SThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:
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4 I6 y; A+ l' K0 r- A1 E. R- sPhone Interview - Do's
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) _% `1 }$ ]- N+ R$ t; \* yƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
, Y% \( ]6 t9 xaccomplishments and answers to typical questions.

5 _7 D7 W3 e; [7 Tƒ 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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' Y& d% b! a+ L& b  lƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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9 j1 X) i1 ], f2 q, F/ F( Qƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

' ?! t8 X6 a0 a9 I, t: E3 a' A: wƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


  [9 M/ r! U& D- `# t/ SPhone Interview - Don'ts

9 |1 w7 a" I3 x+ m& }ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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: _  O' S' q5 U0 U- L# Fƒ 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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7 u$ E% C4 I# ~7 \9 zƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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