Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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5 c3 m4 y2 f3 k7 f( `Today, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
: V& a- E3 a7 |  A) ycandidates 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.
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: H' W/ z  I# q) e$ G# b" wThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
: \8 [2 g: n, n. j  tconducted via phone or in person:
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$ z% L1 |0 P0 H& G# E, MPhone Interview - Do's
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0 i% w- F, U; v2 P9 d) [! zƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

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.
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4 K! k& @" ?; t( c9 Zƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

4 G) y  {, j# j8 N7 Sƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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1 A- X9 K& i* L8 W2 Q0 |ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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$ W; O6 o8 o% y" d; Qƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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  d+ I& r9 @$ d" IPhone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

! n* l0 H( P5 D0 [; i% dƒ 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.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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1 |, w; S" R9 H. r8 _6 Sƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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