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
2 l% {* f  @" s* N' lcandidates for job opportunities. Given this, it is important to make a great impression that leads
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2 f$ B3 s$ f' v; w; Z/ z; L; X: p) FThe following are some tips for what you want to do and what you want to avoid during interviews
conducted via phone or in person:
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Phone Interview - Do's

ƒ Prepare for the interview by compiling a list of your strengths and weaknesses,
accomplishments and answers to typical questions.
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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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ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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, k# }8 G8 U2 W5 x, j5 `ƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
clearly.

; ?# |/ l7 j# \- Z, j" ~ƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

ƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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# k$ r5 D2 Y1 X- g' m- ~4 MPhone Interview - Don'ts
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ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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" z' I* X; N3 R0 mƒ Ramble—make sure that your answers are direct and to the point.

+ Z. f" V: `; s5 t2 o" T- J7 e5 oƒ Interrupt the interviewer when he or she is speaking.

% G9 |6 T* _1 ~- _9 b4 W& _ƒ Provide too much information—keep your answers short and to the point; however, make
* {) c% `/ }8 Gsure to fully answer the questions.

ƒ Bad-mouth former employers.


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