Wednesday, 7 March 2012

TELEPHONE INTERVIEW ALERT ----


SMILE and make it easy for the Hiring Manager to get to know you!!!




Pre-Interview Tips: Prepare! Practice! Present!
  • Prepare: Keep documentation at your fingertips – be it resume. Know your strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas of concerns, answers to tough questions . Have a pen, pencil and notepad handy for note-taking during the course of the telephone interview.
  • PracticeBefore your designated interview time, rehearse and practice multiple times  in a quiet space to increase your chances of excelling in the phone interview. 
  • Present: Sound professional and speak with clarity and conciseness. Avoid fillers such as “well, um, uh,” and “and uh.” Keep your conversation relevant to the job target. 
  • Avoid smoking, chewing gum/food, or drinking beverages during your interview. Reveal your manners by expressing your thanks and appreciation for the interview opportunity.
  • Close the telephone interview by summarizing your credentials in support of your candidacy and your interest in the job.


Post-Interview Tips: Question yourself ??
  • What went well? 
  • What, if any, areas need improvement? 
  • What did you learn? 
  • What are next steps?

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