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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conducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's

& C  J$ Z+ y5 lƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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6 s4 ]9 E$ j2 rƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

3 p( b7 w; z6 @) O* r7 Lƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


Phone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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9 r1 H6 c4 R8 }! }) Bƒ 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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