Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

Today, 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
conducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's

/ j# Z% y; r/ ]2 Wƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

$ C- J( H# J1 |) t5 Kƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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" a6 ~# s7 x# l$ Gƒ 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.
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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6 W% c# C5 n7 m. aƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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" H0 k& E. Z8 d: S( d' L# @Phone Interview - Don'ts

( U! h$ c( P. o& m: m8 eƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

4 r8 I" }: ~3 T. ~4 Uƒ 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.

ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
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  `8 G& ?5 e& @! P3 jƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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