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
, r* u* x  d2 O  {/ Zcandidates 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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6 t8 N' m! e9 v: NThe 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

* J4 _2 o: L" R. d$ `0 q; ]ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

. j( ~: K: ?3 ^$ M# K6 j' W. z8 T9 Wƒ 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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2 y( k% a# t# o) ?2 lƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

* o* k2 `+ o  J$ J' @5 M3 ]ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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: [3 o$ d" q+ y& Y7 bƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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9 U0 F1 C9 U8 m+ f3 u, F4 N& `Phone Interview - Don'ts
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9 P) J* j  c: A$ `9 b9 `4 Hƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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" V6 i0 x; R  z# Bƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

! R0 r0 |: P! o1 c$ P8 K5 P* J' G% ~9 xƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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, j2 ^/ B. p" L, B! Nƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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