Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:

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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; K1 b/ f8 x: T/ X( aThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
% n& v5 [/ r2 B  e& F) l: @; X& vconducted via phone or in person:
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1 Z2 \+ `9 u: u+ B3 \7 fPhone Interview - Do's

- s+ i' x6 Y, K1 K: p# ]ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
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ƒ Have your resume in front of you to refer to when speaking about your work experience.

ƒ Have a pen and paper available to take notes.
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& `0 P, X) I6 T' }& ^! v" Wƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.
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3 ]' I3 [1 [. @ƒ 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.
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; g: Z! p( d& s8 ]" ]ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.


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! M0 b% q  l$ c2 uƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.

ƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

& r6 ?7 F2 p# O4 L6 u; Hƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.
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