Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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6 ?, K9 D8 i, f6 hToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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The 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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& B& X& n: K$ y& [Phone Interview - Do's
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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 Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

9 ~$ u. f, `9 m. k! fƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

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.
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- g; t$ g. O# m: R( V% l' ^ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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