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| Phone Interviews |
- Remember that tone of voice carries a lot of weight in
a telephone conversation.
- You don't have facial expressions, body language, and
other non-verbal elements coming through in a phone conversation.
However, silly as it may seem, smiling while you speak on
the phone can make you sound more pleasant.
- Ask friends (who will tell you the truth) how you sound
on the phone. They know you, but an employer doesn't. Do
you sound cordial or aloof, articulate or fumbling, interested
or gloomy?
- Practice how you speak on the phone.
- Be prepared. You wouldn't go into a traditional interview
without rehearsing first, so don't start a telephone interview
unprepared. Have your job search organization folder near
so you can refer to it if you need to. Where to do quick
research? Check out the company's internet site...it will
be full of valuable company information, press releases,
etc.
- Smile & stand up. It carries through in your voice.
By standing up, more enthusiasm and energy is infused into
your voice and you come across as a more vital candidate.
- If the employer catches you at a bad time and you can't
speak, don't hesitate to politely explain this and offer
to call back at a time convenient to the employer.
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