The document provides tips for succeeding in initial phone interviews for jobs. It recommends that candidates be prepared with a recent resume and notes, pay close attention to the interviewer, and highlight their key skills and accomplishments with examples. Candidates are advised to ask questions that show interest in the position and company. The tips conclude by suggesting candidates express interest in a follow up meeting and thank the interviewer.

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Presented by:
Hansraj Surti

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Your search for a job starts with applying to
various job postings and as a result you start
receive calls from various agencies and
corporate recruiters. Your aim is to clear this
initial interview call and get yourself
shortlisted among the selected prospective
candidates.

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1) Be Prepared:
First and the most important essential is to keep
your updated resume always handy when you are
looking for a job, who knows you might get a call
anytime, anywhere.

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1) Be Prepared:
If you get a call at an inconvenient time, politely
request the interviewer if it can be rescheduled
or ask, “Would you mind if I take a few moments
before we start this interview”.

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1) Be Prepared:
And in this time get your updated copy of
resume, few blank papers and a pen, if in case to
make some notes during this call or quick key
notes of this telephonic interview.

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2) Pay Attention:
Stay focused during the interview. This
might be THE opportunity you are waiting
for. Keep your receiver / handset at a proper
distance so that the interviewer can hear
you clearly.

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2) Pay Attention:
If possible ask the interviewer at the
start, “Are you able to hear me clearly”.
Allow the interviewer to first introduce
and then thank him / her for showing
interest in your profile.

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2) Pay Attention:
Avoid giving answers like “YES” / “NO” this
might turn OFF the interviewer’s interest.
Always give answers with some facts about
your expertise and how you can contribute
more value for the position discussed.

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3) Mention Key skills:
Be specific and avoid giving long winding
answers but instead try to answer by
adding your accomplishment backed with
some facts and examples.

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3) Mention Key skills:
Try to highlight your success story by mentioning
about your awards or appreciations. Many a time
interviewers ask you have any questions, you may
ask questions related to the position, your growth
and company’s future plan which shows your
interest.

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3) Mention Key skills:
While concluding the interview, show your interest
by saying.” It sounds interesting to me, when can
we meet again to discuss in person.”
And always conclude the interview by giving a
THANK YOU note to the interviewer..

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