Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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% h1 e6 U$ [& Y- _. |, B! dToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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0 p' O. |3 G* qThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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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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! e7 v3 h: `- }2 {* P1 z) b0 {6 Pƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

( Y- @, e9 ~4 `/ m) G  Sƒ 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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% ~8 ]. B: G+ {1 hƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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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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Phone Interview - Don'ts
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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.

# ]8 c4 ~( t. S) l0 _ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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% _# ^" R' U6 bƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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