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
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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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( U! u4 z% r4 t2 y; i( _5 ~: mPhone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

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. _* B$ p( C1 x' 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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/ m2 R  c) Z  r& D. C9 d" ?5 z/ |( Dƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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6 U, s5 k5 v: t4 P8 G: |ƒ 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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Phone Interview - Don'ts

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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.
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