Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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4 i* B- \0 F% n8 q* l; F6 HToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
/ a% ~% B' q( ^) zcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
2 b; X& h1 k. pyou to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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  Z& M: j3 G% V  v* {Phone Interview - Do's

8 G* A; f7 }) N" Tƒ 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.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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5 j2 J' B5 a; i2 ?* d8 l3 p: ~ƒ 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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, v6 c( i) d# T6 i4 N' aƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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- K1 x) M: A4 |, u$ Wƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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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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ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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2 o  E. {4 K3 hƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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