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Effective Phone Interview Tips

Michael Jones provides tips for phone interviews, including reviewing the job description and company website beforehand, making sure the interview structure allows you to learn about the company as well as sharing your background, and asking questions that demonstrate your knowledge and interest in the company. The tips emphasize being prepared with examples from your resume, selling your strengths positively without negatives, and asking for the job by expressing your desire to work there.

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Effective Phone Interview Tips

Michael Jones provides tips for phone interviews, including reviewing the job description and company website beforehand, making sure the interview structure allows you to learn about the company as well as sharing your background, and asking questions that demonstrate your knowledge and interest in the company. The tips emphasize being prepared with examples from your resume, selling your strengths positively without negatives, and asking for the job by expressing your desire to work there.

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Michael Jones

Director, Recruitment Services


Phone: 703-547-6716
Fax: 703-707-1836

Phone Interview Tips


 The right mental attitude is important!! (Go for the offer-- Show your personality, let
them hear the best professional you!)
 Review the job description and the company website, nothing is more impressive than a
candidate who knows what he wants to do and how he fits into the structure of the
company
 Try to make the interview structure 50/50, you want to learn as much about them and
the position as they learn about your background and skills.
 Review your resume prior to the interview. Know highlights from your skills and work
history that make you a fit for the job. Also note dates and companies, it is important
that what you say is consistent with your resume.
 Make your answer concise, use examples, but don't be excessive. If they didn't have
something left to ask at the end of the interview, it wasn't a good interview.
 Sell yourself positively--No Negatives (avoid discussing unpleasant experiences or
negative comments) know what your strengths are--Feed off them.)
 Don't discuss vacation, bonuses, retirement, etc
 Always ask questions about the company, this shows your knowledge and interest in the
company!
 Ask for the job!! Be bold. Let the interviewer know that you want to work there!
 Answer all questions honestly and to the best of your ability
 Call me as soon as you are finished with your interview and let me know how you want to
proceed.

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