Enjoy Retirement e-Zine
Phone Interview - Don't On LinkedIn

Volume 3 - Issue 27: 03-06-12

1. Editor's Comments
2. Prepare for You Phone Interview
3. Don't Do This on LinkedIn
4. Readers' Questions & Answers or Suggestions

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• Station yourself in a quiet room, away from the barking dog. Use the land line while you are at it.
• Ask them to call back, even if it is 10 minutes, to allow you time to gather your material if they call out of the blue.
• Stand up to increase your energy level.
• Ask the interviewer what she is looking for. Do this early in the discussion. You may get more insight that was available from the written position description.
• Listen carefully and don't talk too long when answering. If you have talked for two minutes at a stretch, that is too long.
• Ask what will be the next step in the process.
• Follow-up with a thank-you note. I like hand written notes to make yourself stand out.

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2. Don't Do This on LinkedIn

Anyone searching for a job or trying to build their business should have a profile on LinkedIn. Many people join, but they don't always do the right things to present a positive picture of themselves and their business.

Here are some common mistakes that you should avoid:

• Obvious typos - Yes, we all make them, but take the time to check through your profile and get it right.
• Profile information missing - You have to put in information about yourself so that others can know something about you.
• No professional picture or none at all - Need to convey the message of who you are.
• Adding those you don't know to your network - You just end up with a bunch of names.
• Including personal material - This is a professional network, so keep it that way.
• Joining the wrong groups - The idea is to share information with others that have the same interest.
• Inviting everyone in your address book to connect with you - You probably don't want to invite everyone that you ever emailed. Get serious.
• Lack of response to those asking for help - You will want help too, so jump in first to assist others.

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