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Telephone Interviews
To prepare yourself for a telephone interview:
- Put these items near the telephone:
- copies of materials you have sent out (i.e. resumé, cover letter, writing samples),
- information you have received from companies,
- a “cheat sheet” of research information on companies you have contacted,
- a list of your specific experiences and skills that you wish to communicate,
- a list of your questions about the company and the position,
- and pen and paper for notes.
- For a pre-set interview, request the names and titles of the people with whom you will be speaking.
- Control background noise such as stereo, TV, roommates, etc.
- If you are using a cell phone, make sure you are in a place that is quiet with no distractions (i.e. don’t interview while you are driving or in the grocery store). If you get an unexpected call from an employer and you’re not in a quiet place to talk, ask to call him/her back later.
- Disable call waiting temporarily.
- Smile as you speak. It makes your voice more pleasant and upbeat.
- Record a professional message on your voice mail/answering machine!
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