Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview
by: Heather Eagar
Preparing for an interview over the phone is primarily a mental exercise, and something that is easy to prepare for.
It is the second impression that you will make on a hiring decision maker ? the first impression was obviously made for you by your resume and cover letter, and must have been positive, or you would not have this interview appointment.
That being the case, it is worth while to prepare for it and be ready to put your best foot forward.
Step one in getting yourself mentally prepared is to rehearse.
Practice in front of the mirror, or with a friend or your spouse listening to you, asking questions and playing the part of the interviewer.
Make a list of questions you expect the interviewer to ask and have good answers prepared, but have them on the top of your head in general and not memorized.
Memorized answers can sound canned and not real, and will not help you.
You need to appear genuine and real.
Step two is preparing and practicing two or three ideas that you want to get across to the interviewer as to why you are the right person for this job.
If you are having trouble thinking of ideas, read your resume again.
Look for the key points, qualifications or accomplishments you have written, and be ready to discuss them.
Step three is think of what you can do for the company.
The hiring manager really doesn?t care why you would like the job; he cares about how you can help his company if you are hired.
Step four, on the morning of the interview get dressed.
Wear the same clothes when you are on the phone that you would wear if you were in front of the interviewer in person.
Dress for success and your attitude will reflect it.
Dress in your pajamas or an old sweat shirt and your attitude may reflect that as well.
Step five is to smile.
Smiles are contagious, even if they can?t be seen.
Good salesmen know this and practice smiling on the phone.
There is something in your voice and attitude that is conveyed when you smile, and the person on the other end of the phone can sense it.
There is truth in the old saying, ?Smile and the world smiles with you.?
It is basic human nature.
Step six is to speak clearly and enunciate.
Use a good quality phone, a land line not a cordless.
If at all possible do not use a cellular phone for the interview.
Crackling noises are distractions and bad cell sites, leading to dropped calls, are a negative.
You only want positives during your phone interview.
Step seven is the interview itself.
Relax, be yourself and do your best.
When it is over remember to thank the interviewer for his or her time, and offer to provide any other information they might need to make a decision.
Be professional and you may well be rewarded with a job.
About The Author
Are you guilty of sabotaging your own job search along with the opportunity to earn more money? Heather Eagar, a former professional resume writer and creator of ResumeLines.com, provides reviews of the top resume writing services (www.resumelines.com) that put you in charge of your career so you can get the job you deserve. Sign-up for your free Job Search Tips (www.resumelines.com/ecourse.html) E-Course.
|
How To Program An Avaya Partner Phone
How To Program An Avaya Partner Phone
by: Al Martinovic
It is very easy to program an Avaya Partner phone, but only if you know how. First lets get to the basics. In order to program the phone you have to be at extension 10 or 11. That is where all of the programming must be done. A programming overlay is also placed over the phone to guide you through the programming functions.
A display phone is also needed for programming. Also take note that if you have a 34 button phone in your Avaya Partner phone system then you must use a 34 button phone for programming as an 18 button phone cannot be used to program a 34 button phone.
There are two types of programming in the Avaya Partner phone system: there is System Programming and Centralized Telephone Programming.
When using System Programming all of the phones in the system will be programmed for the feature that is being programmed. When using Centralized Telephone Programming an individual...
How To Program An Avaya Partner Phone
Razr phone > How To Program An Avaya Partner Phone
Four Common Sense Tips for the Telephone Interview
Four Common Sense Tips for the Telephone Interview
by: Heather Eagar
Here?s a phone interview tip worth considering:
smile.
A smile is a magic thing, and in addition to being seen in person it can be felt from a distance.
When doing a phone interview, don?t think that because the person on the other end of the phone can?t see you that smiling and other positive body gestures are not important.
The best interview tip that anyone was ever given was to smile and make positive gestures.
In fact, many people talk with their hands.
If you do, consider a telephone head set to free your hands up.
Another tip that will be worth its weight in gold is to have a good quality telephone.
It may seem silly to even mention it, but the better quality phone you use, the better your voice will sound.
Years ago everyone rented his or her telephones from the local utility phone company.
...
Razr phone > Four Common Sense Tips for the Telephone Interview
How to Customise your Cellular/Mobile Phone.
How to Customise your Cellular/Mobile Phone.
by: John McFarlane
Our current choices of Cellular/Mobile handsets are really quite amazing, it seems that there is a phone to suit everyone, what ever your requirements and necessities.
The features of our phones are ever increasing and we feel somewhat comforted by the multiple uses of our handsets.
Almost everyone is sure to find a phone that will fit their needs, not just in the variety of the phones uses but also a handset that is aesthetically pleasing.
It might be the colour or the shape or even the feel of the phone or a combination of all three.
To many individuals it is as important to them to be seen with a smart phone as it is to be seen with the latest hair cut or that great pair of jeans that are a must have item of the time.
People are conscious of fashions and trends, of what they possess at the time and also of what others possess around them.
But what...
How to Customise your Cellular/Mobile Phone.
Razr phone > How to Customise your Cellular/Mobile Phone.
Those Mobile Phone Wielding Drivers
Those Mobile Phone Wielding Drivers
by: Ieuan Dolby
A taxi driver in Singapore recently drove his taxi headfirst into a rather deluxe condominium swimming pool! At the subsequent court case the driver was fully exonerated from any blame on the grounds that it was raining heavily at the time of the incident and (would you believe it?) that no barriers were in place around the pool. If anybody was to ponder over this scenario it would not be hard to conjure up a few chinks and cracks in the stories armor. Well, swimming pools do not normally reside directly in front of condominium entrances as those living there tend not to favor passerby?s peering in! Oh, and who would design it such that drunken residents, returning home from a night on the town, are faced with an assault course before being allowed to their apartment and to bed? I would also question the lack of lighting around the driveway, the speed that the taxi was taking and his knowledge of...
Those Mobile Phone Wielding Drivers
Razr phone > Those Mobile Phone Wielding Drivers
Iggy?s New Toy
Iggy?s New Toy
by: Iggy Quazi
After many years of faithful service, I recently realised that it was time to trade in my trusty old mobile phone. Despite the jeers from my friends, I had held on to my chunky old phone well after my phone company had offered me a free upgrade. It had always performed reliably and more importantly, I knew exactly where I stood when it came to use it.
As you may have guessed, I like my gadgets and was fairly excited about the prospect of getting a new phone, especially with the incredible host of features now available on the latest phones. After much research, I settled on the Sony Ericsson K750i with its colour screen, digital camera (with panoramic feature), video capture, bluetooth connectivity, access to the internet, MP3 Player and FM Radio. It also allows use of a separate memory card up to 1Gb so I can store loads of photos, songs and video. It made phone calls too!
After receiving the phone I started...
Iggy?s New Toy
Razr phone > Iggy?s New Toy
What to Do When She's Cold On the Phone
What to Do When She's Cold On the Phone
by: Ross Jeffries
What to Do When She's Cold On the Phone
Recently, I received the following email from a member of the
on-line Speed Seduction? discussion group.(Yes, we actually offer
round the clock, 24 hour encouragement, advice on support with
and for thousands of Home Study course owners around the world!
How's that for backing up our clients and our products?)
Anyway, he asks about an important issue: what happens when a
woman who was initially warm to you, suddenly turns cold on that
first follow up phone call? Many guys blow this "test" and wind
up walking away from some potentially awesome women and fun,
fulfilling relationships. So let's hear what he has to say:
?Hey All,
After learning SS for four months, I have gotten some pretty
exciting results; specifically people react to me in a completely
different way. I am able to get rapport and...
What to Do When She's Cold On the Phone
Razr phone > What to Do When She's Cold On the Phone
What Is A SIM Card For A Cell Phone?
What Is A SIM Card For A Cell Phone?
by: Johnny McKenzie
A SIM card for the phone is like having a small computer in your computer. The SIM card stores a lot of data such as your messages, whether text or pictures, your phone number, reminders, files, value added services etc. What determine the phone number are actually the card and not the phone. In fact the mobile phone company keeps track of all your calls whether incoming or outgoing through your SIM card. They can identify the precise city and country that you have taken the phone to. In this way, the company charges you for the calls.
The SIM card is actually called a Subscriber Identity Module and is the size of a thumb impression. This tiny chip is a small microprocessor, but it packs in a lot of data and information. It?s inserted into the back of the cell phone that one is using and only then can the cell phone be activated. As soon as the cell phone is activated, it?s connected to...
What Is A SIM Card For A Cell Phone?
Razr phone > What Is A SIM Card For A Cell Phone?
Simple Steps To Plan Your Business For Success
Simple Steps To Plan Your Business For Success
by: Tina Valiedi
Planning your business is the critical starting point. You need to map out your business. Where do you plan on going with your business? What steps are you going to take to get there? How are you going to market your business. All of these questions should be answered in your business plan.
Some people are excellent at planning. Others are not. The problem is, we were never taught how to plan in school. So how do you begin planning? It's an acquired skill, it won't appear over night.
The first step to becoming a successful planner in learning your personality type. Once you learn who you are, you can learn to plan according to you personality type."Personality Plus: How to Understand your Personaltiy" by Florence Littauer, is an excellent book on learning about your personality type. It is easy to read and comes with a personality profile test.
Don't worry if you...
Simple Steps To Plan Your Business For Success
Razr phone > Simple Steps To Plan Your Business For Success
The Luxury Of Traveling With Yacht Charter Companies
The Luxury Of Traveling With Yacht Charter Companies
by: Clinton Maxwell
Luxury is something everyone deserves from time to time. Such an indulgence can make a vacation a truly rejuvenating experience. One of the best ways to get the luxury of the rich and famous to fit into your budget can be yours through yacht charter companies. These companies specialize in creating custom sailing vacations that redefine travel.
Planning Your Luxury Trip
With...
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview cruise
Razr phone > The Luxury Of Traveling With Yacht Charter Companies
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview
The Best Romantic Vacations - Five Ideas
The Best Romantic Vacations - Five Ideas
by: Steve Gillman
The best romantic vacations are those that bring a couple together. This can mean spending time alone, without friends or family around. It can also mean an opportunity to do things together. Here are five of the best romantic vacations.
Beach Vacations
Beaches are romantic. The sun, sand, and the sound of the waves relax you and take away the stress and worry of "everyday life." Relaxation...
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview cruise
Razr phone > The Best Romantic Vacations - Five Ideas
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview spyware Razr phone
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview electrolysis
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview hotels
Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview cruise