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- 2. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Answer The Phone Prepare to answer your phone when you apply for jobs. Put the BEST phone number to reach you at on your application. DOUBLE CHECK IT! Be polite when a “stranger” calls you. It might be a potential boss. Do NOT show up for a phone interview.
- 3. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Interview Time Answer your phone! Schedule your interview for a time that you can focus. Ensure you have plenty of time. Ask to reschedule the interview if something comes up. Don’t multitask.
- 4. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Plan Ahead Find a quiet place that is free of distractions. Ensure your phone is charged or plugged in. Have a glass of water in arms reach. Ensure you have excellent cell phone service or find a place that does. Review the company and job description beforehand.
- 5. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Know Yourself Have a copy of your resume to reference. Know what is on your resume. Make a cheat sheet of topics that you want to discuss. Have a list of questions for you to ask. Don’t ask greedy questions.
- 6. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Smile Remember the interview is asking questions about YOU. Take your time and smile. A happy person can show through a phone. Speak slowly and clearly. Listen - Let the interviewer drive the conversation.
- 8. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Research! Know about the company you are interviewing with. What do they make? What do they do? Know about the position you applied for. Know your resume, make sure the resume you send to the company is up to date and accurate.
- 9. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Dress to Impress Dress like you would for an in-person interview. NO Pajamas/Sweatpants. Wear pants! When you dress the part, you will feel more confident.
- 10. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Arrange the Space Check your surroundings. A cluttered or dirty space may distract you and those interviewing you. Find the space that has the best internet connection. A well-lit area is important. Do not sit in the dark.
- 11. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Practice Makes Perfect! Test your camera angles. Test your audio, if you will use headset try it out. Check your computers microphone. Practice your answers! Make sure you are prepared to talk about yourself. Practice looking into the camera. Talk to the camera, not to the screen.
- 12. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Focus Turn off any other devices, silence your phone, no radios or televisions. Find a quiet place, away from your family and pets. Do not eat, chew gum or multitask during the interview. Close any other tabs or programs running on your computer/phone.
- 13. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Smile! You’re on camera! Monitor your posture Be aware of your body language, limit your hand movements Smile and be enthusiastic
- 14. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Ending the interview Have questions to ask those interviewing you Make sure you thank everyone for their time and the opportunity for the interview Ask about next steps