how do u prepare for a telephone interview?
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Write a script about why you want to work for them.\nPractice it-\nthen break it down into main points.\nAfter that, just use a card that has the main points on it.\nThat way, if they cut you off you can pick up at a particular point for another question.
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Be early upon arrival. Do some extensive research on the position that you are going to interview for. Be prepared to ask a few questions about what will be expected from you. Ask questions concerning training and continuation of education. Never say anything negative about a past employer or job experience. Also be prepared to answer situation based questions. For example: When have you received bad service and what did you do? These questions have replaced the questions of yesterday,because not only do they give insight into your personality,but also display your judgment and cognitive ability. Some of these questions have nothing to do with the job, or the position yet they are universal in determining a good employee. The night before buff up on simple algebra and grammar, and maybe take an on line typing speed test. Reason being is that if the interview goes well, often employers will ask you to take a skills test or an assessment right away. Finally, have a fresh copy of your resume or c.v. on nice paper, list of references, and past salary(always lie about this ,so you get more money) . G'luck
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First, best advice to prep for the interview is to get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast (just don't have a spinach omelet).\n\nSome tougher questions I have been asked, and how I answered them:\n\nWhat are your weaknesses when it comes to work?  -Some people will tell you to say you're a perfectionist, or you tend to work too hard - I think by this time employers know those are not always true answers.  I think you should tell the truth.  What I said was that I tend to obsess on one project, getting it perfect, sometimes to the neglect of other projects, and that I might need help spreading myself out.\n\nWhy have you worked at so many different places?  -Here I addressed the "job hopping" which might not be an issue for you but if it is, what I said was that it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up, ha ha, but that it turned out to be a good thing, because I am so well rounded now, I am very flexible, and I can do anything I'm faced with.\n\nThat's all I can think of for now.  Good luck!!
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speak well english..(LOL!*_^), dress appropriately, act as professional, have a ready smile to the interviewer. Don't be nervous(eventhough if I'm in your position, I would probably nervous too--ha-ha), just try to relax and be optimistic...say thank you when the interview was done, leave the place in cool & calm condition...say that "I'm looking forward on working with you sir/ma'am"--this might be a plus factor cuz the interviewer thinks that you're really interested on the job...
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To ease your nervousness, think about something that relaxes you like a tropical beach.\nTo wow the interviewer, I would have as much confidence in getting the job as possible.  Show the interviewer how good you are certain skills and qualifications.  Try not to brag though and overdo it.  Always have a positive attitude towards things.  Make it seem like they will be pleased with your attitude.\nI am also job seeking and I try to use those techniques.
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Depends - read the want ad very carefully, and do what they request.  If they want you to appear in person, do so, dressed and ready for an interview.  If it states apply on line, mail resume or no phone calls - follow those instructions.  Where we work, it's very simple, we want resumes mailed, anything else tells us they don't know how to follow basic instructions, and they get tossed.
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Few basics to remember\n1.Arrive to the site on time.\n2.Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm and gentle hand shake\n3.Maintain eye contact all the time\n4.Do not exagerrate your capabilities.\n5.Do not make up answers ..when you do not know.\n6.Do not afraid to ask questions.\n7.Do a good research on the company before the interview.\n8.Follow up with a phone call or email thanking them for cosidering you for the position.\nGood Luck
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Smile, have a firm handshake. Present your resume at the beginning of the interview. Sit confidently/walk confidently/etc. Don't rush through your answers. If you have questions about the position ASK THEM in the interview. It's a learning experience for BOTH you and the interviewer.
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If you are run of topics like telephone conversation. airline inquiry, meeting new people, asking the way, asking for help, etc then you must try an interview for job, a lottery winning confirmation, a complaint to a mobile service provider, purchasing books in a book store, wooing people to purchase their company's credit card etc. Hope this helps.
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It's an interview, dress nice. Since they said informal, slacks and a nice blouse would be good.
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if you're talking about a job interview, then you must remember that interviewers only want to know three things.\n\n1) Can you do the job?\n\n2) Will you do the job?\n\n3) Will you fit in?\n\nAlso, try and show some interest in the company. For example, ask if there are any big projects on the horizon.\n\nIf you bear these in mind when answering questions, you will be on the way to success!
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well jumpstart\n\ni have been to many many interviews and have always got the job!\ni have worked in many call centers also qand i can give you some advice!\n\nthe test you will take is designed to see how you handle situations and people!\n\ntips\n\n1, If they ask you a question that you dont know the answer to! just say " well i havent had the chance to use/do/ that thing you ask but i have to say im lookin forward to doing it in the future!\n\n2, always go the extra mile in a interview! i had a test were i had to pick up a phone and speak to a customer! only the customer was a employye for the call center, he was irate and demanding to know were his books were! so i \napoligised and said i will ship them out, he then said that t was for his dads birthday and needed them today, so i had them delivered to his dads on the day witha  book voucher to say sorry.\n\nnow that would not happen in real life but go the extra mile! and use all polite enthusiastic words!\n\nnever say sorry! or words like maybe or not sure! \n\ntheir is loads of advice i have to give. good look and be confident! they will be just as nervous as you, WHY? because they have been entrusted to get employees who can do the job.\n\ncheers
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Practice, practice, practice.  Before I begin a long period of interviewing, I come up with a list of potential questions (from books & internet) and a rough idea of the answers I want to give.  I also come up with a general fact sheet of the qualities I want to emphasize in my answers and specific points to emphasize about each bullet point in my resume.  Then, I ask my sister or close friend to practice with me by asking me questions just like a real interview.  During the practice session, I act as I would in an interview.  Being prepared helps me feel more relaxed before/during the interview.  Also, the preparation keeps me from rambling/babbling during the interview... it is important to keep answers concise and to the point.\n\nI am a very nervous person, and the preparation definately helped me thoughout interviewing.  Other things I watched out for so that the interviewer didn't know I was nervous were making sure not to move my hands too much when talking, not to fidget or sway my legs, and not to insert a nervous laugh in my sentences.  Also, I tried to always smile and handle myself to give an impression of confidence by standing or sitting up straight, always giving a firm handshake, and making eye contact.\n\nIt is very useful to go to your local library and check out books and/or videos on interview strategies.  The videos are pretty corny, but make great points and are easier to get through than books (although the books are a great resource for commonly asked questions in your field).\n\nGOOD LUCK!  You can do it!!!
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Respond truthfully to any questions, written or oral.\nDon't bring it up yourself.\n\nOn the application, fill in any question about it with the facts. In oral interview, say "I'm glad you asked me that. I took care of that by (whatever you had to do such as fine, community service, counseling) and it has not been a problem since then."\n\nPrior Planning and Preparation Prevent P-Poor Performance. Prepare and rehearse for any question that might make you feel awkward, even "why do you want to work here" or "why did you leave your last job." Be honest but present yourself in a good light and avoid any blaming of others.
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First you are gonna get an interview(make sure you have your resume with you, it makes you look prepared and responsible), then they are going to call you and tell you if you got the job or not, don't freak out about it, you'll do just fine!\nHere's a few tips for your interview:\n\n1)Make sure you are dressed like if you are gonna go to church or somewhere nice, that shows how much you care about the interview, and gives a good impression about yourself. Don't wear flip-flops, jeans, shirts, or very showy or sparkly make-up and cloth, makes you look trashy!\n2)Make sure your hair is not messed up, and that your nails are really clean (toes, and fingers)\n3)When you shake hands with your interviewer, give them a strong (not so strong you don't want to cut their circulation off!lol) shake, that makes you look confident and well-prepared.\n4)Make eye contact at all times- it lets the interviewer know that you are paying attention to the conversation.\n5)When they ask you a question, don't just answer the question, first answer the question and then explain why.\n6)Don't wear flip-flops or sandals, it's very informal and makes them think that you are dirty (especially if it's a job at a restaurant).\n7)Try to make conversation with the interviewer, makes them think that you like them, and that you are a social person.\n8)DO NOT interrupt the interviewer, it's very rude, and that lets the interviewer know that you don't wait for instruction to be given.\n9)When you enter the room and shake hands with the interviewer make sure you smile, it makes you look confident, and not nervious.\n10)When you live the interview make sure you say something like "thank you so much for your time, it was really nice meeting you!" with a smile on your face(it shows gratitude), and shake hands with him/her.\n\nI hope this helped you! Remember that no matter how big or small the job you are going to apply for is, you still have to follow this tips, it'll get you far!Please trust me with this \nansweres I took classes for this! Good Luck!!!=)\n\n*If you don't have a resume go to http://resume.monster.com/articles/fivepointers/\nor http://www.preseleccion.com/resume.htm\nand remember to keeep it short!
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I guess I will lay out anything I know, from school and work experience or even from real life experience, then lay out what I am good at, ask your family and close friend why do they love you, what is good about you to them, ask your previous schoolmate and co-worker, employer, what it is like to work with you, after doing that you should be well prepare for any interview.  Remember, you must know about yourself before you can introduce yourself to the others.  The only, in job interview, don't go too personal, and don't complain about anything about your past experience.
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Tell me about yourself. \n\nTRAPS:  Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters.\n\nBEST ANSWER:  Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting. \n\nSo, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal. \n\nTo do so, make you take these two steps:\n\n1.Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company)\n\n2.As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails.  You might say: “I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position?  All I know is what I (heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc.)”\n\n Then, ALWAYS follow-up with a second and possibly, third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for. \n\nYou might ask simply, "And in addition to that?..." or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?: \nThis process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers, the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.\n \nAfter uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described.