Telephone Interview Tips

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Tips for a Telephone Interview:
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6 D; H/ T( C8 a* sToday, many companies conduct initial phone interviews to help determine the best qualified
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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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Phone Interview - Do's

0 k7 X2 ?' D% d: G. jƒ 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.

( y+ D2 t0 i5 v5 q3 G  `( S( eƒ 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
clearly.
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6 r* X( R$ X) }4 S: ~; ~ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

) d, N, J0 w8 t) A- Z: C5 F* i' uƒ 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 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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ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
sure to fully answer the questions.

# y, o6 @8 @: ~" ~/ x9 \9 Tƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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