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Many job interviews are intially conducted over the telephone. Apply these strategies to improve your odds of success.
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How to Conduct a Successful Telephone Interview
If you’re looking for work
you need to know that most first interviews
are conducted via telephone
This allows the
recruiter to pre-screen candidates
Unfortunately…
Many people make
mistakes
…that prevent them from
moving forward in the process
Here are 5 common mistakes…
#1 Conducting
the interview “on-the-fly”
#2Not
properly preparing
#3: Unable to clearly articulate themselves
Failing to demonstrate their expertise
#4
#5. Failing to ask the right questions early in the
interview
Here are some
strategies to
consider…
First…
If you get an unexpected call…
…reschedule it.
This gives you time to prepare.
If the recruiter
refuses to reschedule
ask yourself…
…if you want to work for that company
(I know I wouldn’t!)
During your call…
…don’t forget that…
83% of your message is delivered
through
your
tone
Stand up during your call
This will give you energy
Keep your resume handy for reference
Record key points
on index cards
Have success stories ready at your fingertips
Remember to
smile!
Make sure ALL distractions
are eliminated
Have your questions ready
Make sure you listen!
Lastly, at the end of the interview, make sure
you ask for the next
step
Kelley Robertsonwww.Fearless-Selling.ca
Twitter: @FearlessSelling
Get practical sales advice at
www.Fearless-Selling.ca
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