Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

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
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' j) p8 p7 {: QThe 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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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.

) U9 d0 {# M5 C. n+ Hƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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' O" |# ?9 g/ y7 F2 a) mƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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6 M) L* G0 ?% K; e4 i% jƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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4 f1 p  D# Y: n2 C: h. d7 ^+ mƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


Phone Interview - Don'ts

6 U" C. c' x- n7 s+ R1 A  Jƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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: b, q! w1 k8 Q! Oƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

2 q& [" I/ i/ X3 t3 `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
sure to fully answer the questions.
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. G) r( V5 L  A: j) B3 Hƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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