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
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

( m( w. i/ {6 ~; V: ~$ l& jThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
# y6 e# Y. y' U) v" L2 W& k3 Xconducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
) v8 V6 O- s$ k5 Vaccomplishments 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.

4 m: [1 {& \- c$ `2 Y6 M# R$ [ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

  o8 U* W2 [6 ^( {- I0 nƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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$ G/ j! Z. I+ g2 QPhone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

' O4 y9 `; J2 D7 k  W' ?ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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$ v  [( ^* ?/ {ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

( S) j: p0 X% o+ |+ O. i% lƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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/ Z  j9 M% F! r1 |% Cƒ Bad-mouth former employers.