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By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:43:28 +0000

@ RPG, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to ask someone to repeat a question or ask what were talking about after I had been rambling on a tangent.

It’s important to offer an equal handshake, in terms of pressure, posturing, and duration. Too hard and you’ll come off as aggressive or a jerk, too soft, and you’re weak, nonconfrontational, and not comfortable with people.
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By: RPG Ike

RPG Ike — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:29:50 +0000

Yes, really, an excellent guide. I’m going to bookmark and refer to it during my next jobhunt (which I hope is far off). I find many of these also double as helpful business meeting tips.

I once managed to get so confused during a rambling response that I had no choice but to ask for the question to be repeated. Ugh. Another tip might be to get to the point.

What’s an equal handshake?
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By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:12:54 +0000

Jack, That's a great point. Even over the phone, I find talking with my hands and things like that really enhance my communication skills. .-= Andrew´s last blog ..How to Nail an Interview: A Checklist =-.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:24:37 +0000

Great guide. I've also heard that you should dress the part whenever doing a phone interview, too. And stand up. People can hear confidence over the phone, I guess. .-= Jack´s last blog ..ReveNews: Skip Dry Corporate Language if You Want to Instill Confidence in Your Readers =-.