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
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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1 R: h6 E( Y3 N& o* TThe 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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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.

2 ~3 n) r5 ^/ |) g2 a* pƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

* M7 B* B+ s8 \' oƒ 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
clearly.
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8 w0 _5 A, G7 S* Uƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

% q  e: T0 O% a& _" p. Hƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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# L+ `0 J" [  v; Y# f  nƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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- [" q* y! _7 ~' r1 u+ S  sƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
/ z& M7 I; j* c, |sure to fully answer the questions.

# W+ H0 ]' s' R% X2 C9 O7 n) nƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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