Telephone Interviewing Tips*  

Be Prepared:

• Have a copy of your resume, transcript, and the job description in front of you during the interview.
• Keep a log of companies and titles of jobs applied for, which will help you be better prepared if you are called unexpectedly.
• Attend phone interview workshops and participate in mock phone interview offered by your career center.
• Practice, practice, practice!

Be Professional:

• Record a professional message for your answering machine or voice mail.
• Have a “canned” response ready for a recruiter if you are caught off guard.
• Turn off music or TV during the interview.
• Don’t eat, drink, or chew gum during the interview.
• Don’t type on your computer during the interview.
• Don’t put an interviewer on hold to take call waiting.

 Be Personal:

• Be enthusiastic-Show interest in the position and the organization.
• Ask pertinent questions about the job and the company, not just about salary, benefits, and/or hours.
• Talk slowly and show self-confidence.
• Thank the interviewer for his or her time.

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