Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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; I8 ?, P: d+ p! [8 b: d! d- aToday, 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.

The following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
" V5 b* v0 a$ m) `; z+ Iconducted via phone or in person:

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ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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* o9 A( M" z( @5 T" t* u6 iƒ 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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ƒ 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
clearly.
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! q6 ], k+ d5 [  k  R7 Aƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.
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5 h: j  M" S0 E5 Wƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts
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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.
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ƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.
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: N; R" ]7 Z5 h+ `4 [$ pƒ 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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