THE TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

Keep one telephone stocked with all your interview essentials.

Must-haves include:

· Current Resume
· A list of answers to anticipated key questions
· A list of points, such as specific skills and
· Achievements, that you want to mention
· A calendar, with all scheduled commitments
· A folder for each company you've applied to
- put any correspondence in this folder
·A notepad, pen, and calculator

Sounding Better on the Phone:

• You can make a better impression on the phone by opening your mouth wider as you speak and moving your lips more.
• Most people don't move their lips enough, which flattens the tone of their voice.
• Do not squeeze the phones between your neck and shoulder. This tenses your throat and makes you talk from one side of your mouth.
• Speak in your lower vocal range. Telephones transmit lower pitches more truly than higher tones.
• Speak clearly and directly into the mouthpiece Avoid smoking and/or eating while interviewing.
• Put warmth in your voice, be enthusiastic and assertive Your #1 goal is to get a personal interview.
• Eliminate background noises, if possible.
• Confirm pronunciation and spelling of interviewer's name and title, ask permission to address by first name.
• Use correct grammar.
• Let the company interviewer do most of the talking.
• Answer questions in complete sentences using fact and examples - Avoid yes/no answers.
• Ask questions, have a list of questions at your fingertips i.e. company revenues.
• Discuss job responsibilities.
• Take notes.
• Salary or benefits should not be discussed during the initial telephone interview.
• Express interest in the job and ask to get together in person to discuss it further Say "Thank You".

- Remember to express your appreciation for the time spent with you.