Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

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
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# G' ~: ]9 \( R- K/ B; i0 ?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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& ?! p8 F; S8 U- Iƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

5 X8 B( K; K1 b: vƒ 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
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, l6 V  B# [0 R* p6 xƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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' h) E; Y4 a  [) p$ S* Bƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

0 I0 J7 o& E- nƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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6 X) M7 p+ q( q8 {# O) a4 o+ I2 M/ |Phone Interview - Don'ts

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.
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ƒ 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
sure to fully answer the questions.

6 A/ ]' ~- C* S& Mƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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