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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6 f" w: D+ r& I; f. o" OPhone Interview - Do's

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.

+ Z. T/ v, L! mƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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2 a1 d2 H" U) V2 X% wƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

6 y. d2 }: B: i& H9 Hƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

& F0 H$ K2 [8 I/ c3 ]4 s3 O0 rƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

6 t) G8 s& {# M# v! Y1 uƒ 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.

- Y' y' F! B0 M! g- Mƒ 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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: t2 {. }- E1 x, T0 |ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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