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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." No. 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 preset time with a company representative to speak further on the phone. Also an interview.

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 where you can view it while on the phone. It will be there for any call (planned or unplanned) and will be a constant reminder for your job search.
  • Keep all of your employer research materials within easy reach of your phone.
  • Have a notepad available to take notes.
  • Keep a mirror nearby (you will understand why in the next few newsletters).

If the phone interview is to 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 Interviewing Techniques"

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