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
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:
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9 x! j. M9 m0 A; x2 w% LPhone Interview - Do's
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7 b4 t6 c" D7 i, i* fƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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5 A1 ]& t1 g* ^( I' E3 c4 Z; A7 dƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.
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. A& S- z# x4 g0 w9 |/ h& |ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

4 K' [/ N% C9 Q* cƒ 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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ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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* I* h! f7 ^' Q& qPhone Interview - Don'ts

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

- s7 w  @; @; W* kƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.
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" ^# R' Q6 T+ o3 p  ^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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ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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