Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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+ M6 `( f# Z& |3 g8 u$ w' _+ WToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
3 U9 b& Z. F* P$ l: X& _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
3 |! d+ K0 r' S. E, Vconducted via phone or in person:

+ b2 o5 T% V: j- q# o! _: V' ePhone Interview - Do's
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4 O8 u! L3 y+ y: h% ^ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
: d$ `! S; }4 x+ u( N) |+ \8 Gaccomplishments 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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; J/ F5 Y. t  c: sƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
that might be distracting.

ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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$ w2 e" S  d7 E5 P* iƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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! K/ M2 J, _+ s, R$ Y6 g& hƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.
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Phone Interview - Don'ts

: W  s/ p2 m6 {ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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; K& N1 z0 O* F3 yƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

2 E& G  U7 ~! x  Z& T) Oƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

; ^% P+ ~7 v$ Kƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.
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( i  F) }3 O  H* Oƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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