Ask Amy: Stressed wife might need a ’she shed’
I think this is one time when you should absolutely follow the age-old dictum: Better safe than sorry.
Dear Amy: Your answer to "Living the New Normal" about telephone job interviews, left out some important tips:
Always dress as if for an in-person interview.
Use a mirror, so you can see your expressions. Smiling does make a difference in how your voice sounds.
Go to a quiet, private room. No children or dogs! Sit at a desk or table, not on your couch.
Have your list of questions written out, and ask them! Take notes.
Have the reason for leaving your previous job written out. Rehearse saying it.
Lynne
Dear Lynne: I love these suggestions. (Using a mirror is a great idea, unless it would prove a distraction.)
I will add: Near the end of the talk, ask the interviewer, “Is there anything I’ve brought up that you have further questions about? I’d be happy to try to fill in any blanks.”
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