Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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  {8 U: ^( j8 B  E5 ZToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
9 E4 F$ i, Z6 V/ }0 G" Xcandidates 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.

The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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# x  p, Q* f3 B; ?( K3 m1 APhone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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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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0 U( i4 T* J# }$ H5 uƒ 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.
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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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3 x# g( u& \# M4 pPhone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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& i' q, i) v: z' O  cƒ 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.

& Z# U0 z( Q6 q7 F" fƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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% V4 ]/ _+ p# zƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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