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
; |" N$ L. s( i! \' ?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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% U% [& f1 k+ q9 H. ]% t% yThe 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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( O( p# s  q/ Z2 _ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
* c9 P7 o0 b% u/ K1 v; Qaccomplishments and answers to typical questions.

2 @( i( Z. a0 a2 U: s. W4 i4 [ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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; O2 S& h- t. w! i9 Lƒ 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
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ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

( `6 z3 |6 R& aƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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' V( Y- z0 @! B/ B5 O1 }Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

" |0 }2 ^, o" C$ `4 Vƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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8 v: u: ?) T! I0 w+ R3 b' lƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
& f/ j1 \% x6 v* M( tsure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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