Thursday, June 5, 2014

Ace the Phone Interview

The article “Ace the Phone Interview” by Carolyn Brown offers insights on things to do during a telephone interview. The article offers and explains these five pieces of advice to help individuals score a successful phone interview: 

1. Stand up and smile - Be mindful of your body language even while you are on the phone. Standing helps your voice project and smiling improves your tone.


2. Ask the right questions - Ask questions that show you are focused on doing the job such as "What types of projects will I be tackling?" Stay away from questions about money.


3. Find out your status - Know where you stand before hanging up the phone. Ask questions such as "How many people are in the running?" or "What are the next steps?"


4. Get a second round - Send a follow-up letter or email to the interviewer within 48 hours of the screening call. Mention something you learned about the position to make a great lasting impression.


5. Customize your ringtone - Download a distinctive chime on your phone that alerts you when the call is about your career.




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Here is the link to Brown's article: 
http://libproxy.clemson.edu/login?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=49131366#.U5Ci2ISHens.gmail

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