http://www.moneycrashers.com/be-prepared-for-the-pre-screen-phone-interview/ Personal Finance Blog, Your Guide to Financial Fitness Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.moneycrashers.com/be-prepared-for-the-pre-screen-phone-interview/#comment-35027 interview preparation Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:05:00 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=735#comment-35027 There are two main types of phone interviews – expected and unexpected. A misconception is that if someone calls you unexpectedly, it is OK to professionally re-schedule the call for later. For expected interviews, make sure you have a space set aside that is free of distractions. Keep a glass of water nearby in case you need to clear your throat, and of course, make sure to use the restroom before the call, not during. There are two main types of phone interviews – expected and unexpected. A misconception is that if someone calls you unexpectedly, it is OK to professionally re-schedule the call for later. For expected interviews, make sure you have a space set aside that is free of distractions. Keep a glass of water nearby in case you need to clear your throat, and of course, make sure to use the restroom before the call, not during.

]]> http://www.moneycrashers.com/be-prepared-for-the-pre-screen-phone-interview/#comment-6402 Craig Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:00:17 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=735#comment-6402 I had a phone interview before my in person interview and eventually got the job offer. Keep a resume handy, I agree. also, I like your tip to be energetic. Even more so than normally you would be in person. It is very difficult to show emotion over the phone, so be very energetic. I had a phone interview before my in person interview and eventually got the job offer. Keep a resume handy, I agree. also, I like your tip to be energetic. Even more so than normally you would be in person. It is very difficult to show emotion over the phone, so be very energetic.

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