Tips for a Successful Telephone Interview:

Have your resume in front of you in order to consistently make references to your career and highlight your accomplishments.

Have a glass of water readily available.

Make sure you are in a place with NO distractions. (ex. put the dog outside, turn off call waiting, get a baby sitter)

Speak loudly and enthusiastically into the phone. Smile when you are talking (it naturally increases the volume of your voice).

Vary your tone of voice. Remember, the hiring manager cannot see your expressions or nonverbal cues.

Have three references prepared to mention if asked. Have their name, title, relationship to yourself, phone number, company they work with.

Remember to ask: What is your hiring process? What is the next step for me in this process?


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