Interview Tips Cary NC

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We just completed our discussion on getting noticed by a hiring company. Now we’ll make sure you do everything right before, during and after the interview. This week we will look at what to do so you are prepared for your interview, whether it is in person or on the phone.

Thanks to your excellent resume, you are now getting calls by the dozens from companies that really want to interview you. Maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but you should be getting at least a few phone calls by now.



When you answer your phone, be polite and somewhat professional. In the event someone calls to set up an interview, you don’t want to answer your phone, “This is Bob, wussup?” If you have listed a landline phone shared by family members or roommates, let them know you may be receiving professional phone calls. It may be best to list your cell phone first on your application materials. The same professionalism applies to your voicemail. One of my college friends had a crazy voicemail message that greeted callers with, “Welcome to Bob’s house of torture.” Great for laughs from your friends, (well, at least from his friends) but not so great whe

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