Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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$ L2 d& Y% R! I! WToday, 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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% B! b  y/ x  P, _8 }! t; zThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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% `- X; A# H! I# f, y9 H% fPhone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
1 t5 y! U) k. N, L8 e8 Paccomplishments 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.

$ @- R; S: a; c: v3 L, d- Qƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.
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ƒ 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.

( t' _: A& @8 k$ |! g; ~' Eƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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0 a" r1 v2 L0 Eƒ 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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: K/ g) K. }3 v! a7 n6 t9 Tƒ Bad-mouth former employers.