How To Prepare For A Phone Interview

The main point of a phone interview is to decide which applicants should come in for an in-person interview. Your goals for a phone interview are to sell yourself and build a connection with the interviewer.

You should prepare for a phone interview similar to an in-person interview.

-Research the company

-Be prepared to talk about why you are interested in the position

-Discuss what skills make you a good fit for the company

-Have questions ready to ask

Remember to speak slowly and enunciate clearly. Try to avoid ums, and ahs. Lastly, smile while you’re speaking. It will project a positive change in the tone of your voice and the interviewer will notice!

Tips for Student Success

Get on a schedule – Make a routine for yourself to help balance homework, friends, family and whatever else you have. Plus, organizing your days will keep you on top of homework assignments and exams.

Be open to constructive criticism – Sometimes its good to get an outsider’s perspective on your work. You don’t always have to agree with the feedback but at least process it and decide whether you agree it is something you need work on.

Take on challenges – Success does not come with out challenges. Put extra effort into your assignments, think deeper when reading for class, engage in lectures and take more time on your next paper to elaborate.

Ask questions – Get a deeper, clearer understanding by asking questions if you have them. It can only benefit your learning!

Have goals – Set a goal for you to stay focused on. Remind yourself daily of your goal to continue moving forward and to stay motivated!

Pros' of a Career-Focused Education

There are many things to consider when choosing a higher-ed school or program. Here are some of the benefits of a career-focused education:

Goal-Oriented – Career schools' offer programs designed to compliment specific interests and skill sets. At Career Quest our class sizes are small enough to allow for interaction and easy communication between the instructor and students. During and after the end of your program we can even help you with your resume and preparing for interviews.

Saves Time – Career programs typically have more start dates thoughout the year than traditional colleges and universities and most programs can be completed in less than 2 years.

Specific Skills – Career programs teach you job-specific skills that will be utilized every day in your career.

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What to Say When You're Following up

Frequently asked questions when it comes to following up after applying for a job include:

How long should I wait to follow-up? Should I call, write or email? How frequently can I follow-up?


An important question people forget to ask is "What should I say when I follow-up?

On-The-Spot Job Interviews

Anytime you are applying for a job in person, or even online you should be prepared to be interviewed immediately. If you're applying in person, the hiring manager could interview you right then and there. If you applying online, the hiring manager could call you within minutes.  Keep reading for tips on how to always be prepared.

Do Your Research!

 

It's always important to research a company before going on a job interview.  Keep reading for tips on how to get started

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How-To Talk About You!

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Finding the Right Career

Are you good at finding things on the computer? Do your friends think your middle name is Google? You may be good at a career in the fast growing field of Health Information Technology. Clinics and hospitals are being forced to go paperless – but you're already there! For more help finding the right career, check out this career help guide and take free online career test.