Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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& c$ W0 C& X5 o" j4 M4 M' ^# y- ?, D1 MToday, 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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% \6 A# k8 R: t  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:

Phone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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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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ƒ 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
that might be distracting.

* l4 n9 I  c& Hƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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2 g3 d7 _  j- @1 Kƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

# {2 p4 t1 I7 `$ Jƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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' e; y# d( v' }% Q9 t$ z$ Xƒ 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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1 R/ Y5 U5 \4 ^$ z2 Sƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
4 E: J! K- }) k( [: Csure to fully answer the questions.
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! x% J: i$ g' O  \: n: ]ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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