Winning The Phone Interview
You have to D.R.E.S.S. U.P.
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Most Important Of All
There are no do over’s
There are no second chances
One strike and you are out.
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Unique Interview
Should be called “Screening Interview” Their reason for the interview
Very limited time to get out your message
Can only measure three things Energy/enthusiasm Basic skills Communications
Listen Carefully Only one goal
Get in the door
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Phone Interviewing Basics
D.R.E.S.S. U.P. D – Don’t take the call
Wait till you are prepared Find out company name – do research
Get prepared with questions
R – Remove Obstacles Never use cell phone Easy access to you - Cell Phone #
Remove call and email blocking
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Phone Interviewing Basics
D.R.E.S.S. U.P. E – Energy/Enthusiasm
One of three measurements Biggest reason candidates fail Speed up, use voice inflection
S – Significant Accomplishments Don’t just listen – actually HEAR questions
1 Minute MAX! REHEARSE Universal Answer - S.O.A.R.
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Universal Answer
S – Situation - 10 Seconds What is the issue and why important
O – What are the Obstacles - 30 seconds 1 or 2 main challenges you had to deal
with People, size, dates, why, budget, time
frame A – what Action did YOU take - 10
seconds This is about “I” not WE
R- What Results happened – 20 seconds What changed or improved Quantify results
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Phone Interviewing Basics D.R.E.S.S. U.P.
S – Stand – Don’t Sit Keeps you alert Helps with energy
U – Understand Position Ask about position Clarify needs – SOAR answer
P – Purpose of Phone Interview One purpose get face to face Hit what is important – not time for bio
Winning The Phone Interview
You have to D.R.E.S.S. U.P.
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© 2008 All Rights Reserved. May Not Be Duplicated Without Permission.