Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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Today, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
( V4 C7 Z6 ?7 k: h3 k4 gcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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. F8 g2 ^- i" s, C3 wThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
( C1 P$ i$ T2 V6 H, x6 Naccomplishments 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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1 Q( z5 |% Q" g0 x! R4 V# cƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

  _0 ]5 N; |1 S$ K; yƒ 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.
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ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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  n0 K% y6 r, o9 g" G- cPhone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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; s2 r) D( a, O* E: |' x- Rƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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) E+ e: P1 Z4 Oƒ 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
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6 C4 r7 O: _* yƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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