Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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* s5 K  q2 h8 }  _6 |Today, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
" T" H. I" T! \+ a3 ^6 a$ xcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
" {+ J1 W- P+ z# ?you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

: ]8 c0 k5 ?5 f& v  Y0 dThe 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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9 {5 t0 N/ T3 J5 w# b! kƒ 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.
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+ V9 h. I! [" B0 d/ m2 r" nƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

6 N( m) E# D9 G3 I& \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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* S: `. H; m8 W- Lƒ 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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! H' X- k4 E& C  `$ k& Y6 a; jPhone Interview - Don'ts

$ T) q. E* _4 D  e# k! X" v, Qƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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, b6 ^" Y2 h' L9 l/ ]) |6 U: u, ^ƒ 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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) s8 W0 C6 k. |% M9 i; N; ]" Aƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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