How to Ace the Phone Interview

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Karen,
Your series of articles have been very helpful to me. This article is very insightful and has encouraged me to try to set up phone interviews first and THEN set up the next interview. Also, I love the idea about hanging a mirror in the room if necessary. Thank your for taking the time to share! :-)

SaVonni Yestanti of KS 11:29AM May 13, 2010

Dearest Lightspeed,
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the sentiment, but I must respectfully decline your generous offer, as I consider my schplitt to be my most valuable asset. Should I encounter others who are in need of your services, I shall be sure to send them your way.
Yours, etc.,
GlenJordanSpangler dot com

GlenJordanSpangler dot com of MD 4:51PM April 10, 2010

Maybe the internal system flush job would get the BS out of him because his nonsense posting tells just how full of schplitt he really is.
As to the author's intellectual efforts, kudos, even if these really are "no-brainer" items that commonsense folks should already know anyway. There are still some out there that don't yet know the fundamentals of interview etiquette.

Lightspeed 10:28AM March 26, 2010

GlenJordanSpangler dot com for the win!

Great of VA 3:02PM March 25, 2010

Near the beginning of the interview, be sure to ask them why they think they have what it takes to employ you. This is crucial: you don't want a bunch of wusses who can't handle what you've got going on.
It is also important to work in the phrase, "stick it to the Man," and a similar idea should be included in your resume, under either Objectives or Accomplishments, so, if you're patient and persistent, you can be sure to eventually be matched with a fulfilling job that's right for you.
GlenJordanSpangler dot com

GlenJordanSpangler dot com of MD 1:07PM March 25, 2010

Thanks for the advices. I am sure that everything will run smoothly because of you. Thanks again!

petchay of MD 11:55AM March 25, 2010

Your writeup is lovely and encouraging!

Nedu 12:07PM March 21, 2010

Many thanks. Your tips is like "fuel to my confidence engine" I know my abilities but i now know better how to put them across to my potential employer.
Many thanks once more.

Emea Raphael Uchenna of 8:22AM March 19, 2010