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
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.
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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's
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+ t3 g% S4 [+ z- l. g) K. |" k9 ~ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
, E1 A$ e0 L" o4 ?/ m2 Maccomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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, v, x% J- x. X8 s+ X* Vƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

$ j9 ~4 Y! }! E/ u8 _ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

+ o" R/ L. p' p% Pƒ 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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* M/ ~% d/ s' Y" E; c& VPhone Interview - Don'ts
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  H/ V# t. W9 ?ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

ƒ 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
# v" a4 l' V$ Z* ?# |sure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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