Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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/ R# P9 O2 E7 i$ s3 e( wToday, 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
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.
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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:

0 q# i3 m1 B7 cPhone Interview - Do's
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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.
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4 _( v8 o/ j9 [% ^0 Zƒ 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.

# m3 B/ e% ^% xƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

1 m" |) Y( ~9 |( G4 E0 nƒ 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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  ]0 U- Z0 d$ p8 L2 [8 l# yƒ 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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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.

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