Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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# V; Z( ^3 \" @' `; [& H0 e% pToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

9 G: m' q" J0 R: k- N& W: vThe 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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: F* E+ W" i, j# H3 T4 J0 Oƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
& B* j( S3 e  e8 M  Laccomplishments and answers to typical questions.

ƒ 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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/ B& @2 V6 s/ V: I* G- b. G, H1 Lƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.
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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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. P( S! x1 c, Sƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

/ H, [+ O( t3 q! ]/ ?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.

) y: U% t( h8 bƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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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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