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Phone Interviewing Success

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- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"Phone Interviewing Success"

Many people do not think of phone interviewing as interviewing. "It wasn't an interview, it was just a phone call." It was still an interview. And it could affect your potential career with an employer. So treat it with all the respect due a full interview.

There are three basic types of telephone interviews:

    1. You initiate a call to the Hiring Manager and he or she is interested in your background. The call from that point forward is an interview.
    2. A company calls you based upon a previous contact. You will likely be unprepared for the call, but it is still an interview.
    3. You have a pre-set time with a company representative to speak further on the phone. Also an interview.

Telephone Interview Preparation

In preparing for your phone interview, there are several things you can do. To prepare for an unexpected contact:

    - Tape your resume to a wall in view of the phone. It will be there for the call and will be a constant reminder for your job search.
    - Keep all of your employer research materials within easy reach of the phone.
    - Have a notepad handy to take notes.
    - Keep a mirror nearby (you will see why in the next newsletter).

If the phone interview will occur at a set time, there are additional steps you can take:

    - Place a "Do Not Disturb" note on your door.
    - Turn off your stereo, TV, and any other potential distraction.
    - Warm up your voice while waiting for the call. Sing an uplifting song to yourself.
    - Have a glass of water handy, since you will not have a chance to take a break during the call.
    - Speaking of breaks, if your phone interview is at a set time, make sure you answer nature's call first.
    - Turn off call waiting on your phone.

Phone interviews are still interviews--prepare for them as you would any interview. They are often the door through which you must pass to get the company-site interview.

Next newsletter: "Phone interview techniques"

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