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
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: M  ?2 F; E+ a6 ?/ e( @9 x# n% VThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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# _$ d& I2 j  i1 sƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.

  e4 H3 r' o7 [7 I9 Yƒ 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.
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ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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9 a# D% {4 o7 V; I! Y" J( eƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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9 p9 i8 `9 I! yƒ 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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, n4 r: e! c. I( l5 oƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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7 W& \1 K: E! J* Bƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

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
sure to fully answer the questions.

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