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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