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Telecommuters and Telephone Interview
Tips to Guarantee Success
By: Charissa Bear
Telecommuters are individuals who spend part, if not all,
of their working hours at another location other than the
workplace. For most people it is their home. In order to
do this one must have a variety of "telecommunication
technologies" such as a telephone, Internet, various
computer programs and a fax machine at one's disposal.
Telecommuters need to have excellent skills when it comes
to the laborious task of telephone interviews. The first
most important phone interview tip is to always be prepared
in case you are contacted for an interview, no matter what
time of day it is. Many employers do not give telecommuters
the heads up in advance about when they will be calling
to speak with them.
Another important phone interview tip is to get ready for
your interview in much the same way you would for a regular
"in person" interview. Anticipate what questions
you might be asked and have appropriate answers in your
mind (or written on paper) before the interview even begins.
Be ready and willing to answer questions about your educational
background, work experience and skills. Also be prepared
to tell the prospective recruiter or employer what you could
do for him or her.
Prepare a list of questions you wish to ask the interviewer.
Always ask at least a few questions as it shows that you
are paying attention and that you are very interested in
the position in question. Keep in mind that phone interviews
are sometimes more difficult to gage because you have to
rely completely on the spoken word. Neither the interview
nor interviewee is able to pick up on body language or any
nuances of behavior but instead must go by the words and
questions they are presented with and the pitch and intonation
of words. Tread carefully and maintain a balanced, professional
and courteous tone of voice at all times.
It is essential in a phone interview for a telecommuter
to speak as a person in the know. Don't indulge in too many
"ums", "okays", "I don't knows"
or "uhs" as these words don't carry with them
an air of knowledge or confidence. Always have your resume
nearby so you can consult it during your phone interview.
After all the interviewer is looking at your resume, why
shouldn't you be as well?
Other important tips include turning your call-waiting
feature off so there are no interruptions; making sure you
are alone in the room and there is no noise anywhere nearby
to disturb the interview and having a notepad and paper
handy to jot down any relevant information that you glean
from the interview.
Article by:
Charissa Bear is the owner of www.momsinc.biz, a
work at home resource. Stop by today and sign up for her
5 day ecourse, Starting and Choosing a Work a Home Business,
or get your free ecourse by sending a blank email to: mailto:
wahguide@aweber.com
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