Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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. W% i3 N  o5 y0 f* m1 VToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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) j& K5 ~5 J# Y- DThe 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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  Q* r1 y( Q/ ~Phone 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.

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.

6 c% k% P+ y/ Z* gƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

- B" T+ s$ R. w1 ]# @+ @2 gƒ 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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; p( F$ B7 A$ E1 m/ Bƒ 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
sure to fully answer the questions.
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