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
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The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
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7 x6 r: o8 Y3 O2 g5 X2 b+ EPhone Interview - Do's
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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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* p: N) C0 N7 S7 i5 hƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

' [8 m" G8 f2 L! g9 xƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.

0 Q. k& I9 Q; B% vƒ 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.

& k3 e! ?! E9 v) a2 Wƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


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: U( B  M: ^2 E; d  d1 ?9 \ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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1 z/ @2 _$ Z1 D' Uƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

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% Y5 w8 A9 `6 g+ `$ S7 ?4 N. H- j( xƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.

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