JOB SEARCH TIPS
Preparing for an Interview / The Personal Interview
THE TELEPHONE INTERVIEWKeep 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 calculatorSounding 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.
IDC Executive Search, Inc
3137 Westminster Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: 561-826-7447
Info@idcexec.com