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THE SCREENING PROCESS Narrows down the number of face-to-face interviews Minimizes the expense of interviewing out-of-town candidates
TIP #1 – BE PREPARED WITH PAPER AND PENCIL
TIP #2 - USE A LANDLINE OR MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE IN A SPOT IN WHICH YOU WILL NOT LOOSE YOUR SIGNAL. DO NOT DRIVE WHILE ON A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW!
TIP #3 – HAVE YOUR RESUME IN CLEAR VIEW
TIP #4 – MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO DISTRACTIONS IN THE ROOM. TURN OFF YOUR CALL WAITING
TIP #5 – NO SMOKING, CHEWING GUM, EATING OR DRINKING (BUT DO HAVE A BOTTLE OF WATER CLOSE BY IN CASE YOU DO BECOME DRY-MOUTHED)
TIP #6 – SMILE WHEN YOU ARE TALKING Believe it or not – smiling will project a positive image to the listener. It changes the tone of your voice.
Tip #7 – Speak slowly, and enunciate (put endings on the ends of your words) Tip #8 – Always use the persons title (Mr., Ms., Dr., … and their last name). Only use their first if they ask you to do so. Tip #9 – Do not interrupt the interviewer Tip #10 – Take your time answering the questions – and give short answers
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