Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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9 t  v) }( y3 _/ SToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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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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Phone Interview - Do's

) b: [7 `. r, S. O. Cƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
, Y8 j2 w$ p9 @/ T! n* a8 Caccomplishments and answers to typical questions.

' X# |! T& p; sƒ 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.

ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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5 Z+ |1 l" d1 pƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

8 p7 S0 ^7 s8 G- E) y& [( p; Q/ h- m! Rƒ 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.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

: b: |" k( W  E* V6 ?0 iƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

3 Q+ H* P8 T3 ]+ f/ Tƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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4 j$ _7 A. ^1 m! P( `  wƒ 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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