- Dress professionally for the phone interview
- Make sure your phone is charged
- Have a glass of water on hand
- Have a pen and paper to take notes
- Know your experiences and qualifications, strengths and weaknesses
- Do your research on the organization and demonstrate this knowledge
- Have a copy of the job description, your resume and cover letter on hand
- Go to a quiet location, where you will be undisturbed with no background noise
During the Interview:
- Smile as you respond to each question to convey enthusiasm
- Speak slowly
- Develop a list of several questions to ask the employer towards the end of the interview
- Do not discuss salary- reserve this conversation for when an offer is made
- Send a thank you note or e-mail after the interview