Dress Up To Win The Phone Interview
- 1. Winning The Phone
Interview
You have to D.R.E.S.S. U.P.
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- 2. 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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- 3. 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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- 4. 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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- 5. 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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- 6. 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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- 7. 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
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- 8. Winning The Phone
Interview
You have to D.R.E.S.S. U.P.
WWW.IMPACTHIRINGSOLUTIONS.COM
© 2008 All Rights Reserved. May Not Be Duplicated Without Permission.