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
you to an in-person interview and one step closer to landing the job.

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conducted via phone or in person:

Phone Interview - Do's
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  ^# h; E0 c* }- K# T0 q. aƒ 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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4 Y3 B) |9 j0 j2 _# f# c. ]ƒ Be in a quiet place alone—turn off the radio, television and any other background noise
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. e" K, c2 V1 m9 S$ f1 }2 E2 Pƒ Take a moment to think about the question, and, then, respond speaking slowly and
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% a1 c/ N6 s$ ~. U4 lƒ Smile during the phone interview to project a positive tone in your voice and your image.

! h* `9 j# G+ C6 W% _0 pƒ Send a thank-you note after the phone interview to reiterate your interest in the position.

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Phone Interview - Don'ts

ƒ Smoke, eat or chew gum or candy during the interview.
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7 X/ e/ C. R  x: ?, l$ ^3 d9 I  yƒ 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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% B9 X) ^/ Q2 F7 @- oƒ 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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