Sharpen Your Phone Interview Skills

Get an Edge in the Employment Process

Discover the Simple, Proven Phone Interview Techniques You Can Use (Right Now) to Get to the Next Round … Even if You’ve Never Had a Phone Interview Before!

I’ll Show You the Steps You Need to Take, and What to Say, to Have a Successful Phone Interview.

Do you have a telephone interview scheduled within the next few days?

My guess is, if you’ve found this page, you do.

Are you unsure how to prepare?

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Dale Kurow, M.S.

Career and Executive Coach

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Don’t know what questions the interviewer will ask?

Don’t know what questions you should ask the interviewer?

If the answer is yes, read on. You’ve come to the right place for help.

Hello, my name is Dale Kurow.

For more than 25 years I’ve worked with hundreds of clients to prepare them for job-winning interviews. Over those 25 years, I’ve discovered what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to getting to the next round, the in-person interview.

Now I’m offering this time-tested collection of information, tips and resources so you can ace your upcoming phone interview.

What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You!

The first thing you need to understand is what you are up against.

Let’s say you have a phone interview this week.

How are you going to prepare?

  • Surf the company’s web site?

  • Visit your local bookstore and spend hours hunting for gems of enlightenment from dozens of books?

  • Call your friends to see what they know about the company?

  • Try to guess what questions the interviewer will ask, and how you should respond?

  • Rack your brain figuring out how to answer tricky salary expectation and gaps-in-employment questions?

Guess what! The week would be over before you’ve assembled and digested all the information!

You don’t have the time for all those activities, especially if you are employed. Which is why I’ve done the work for you.

My Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here!
E-book gives you all of the above and more.

And now I offer it to you in an easy to download, instantly available PDF format. No waiting. You can start using the resources I’ve painstakingly collected over the years within the next ten minutes. (Ready to order, click here).

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“Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here!” is a real gem. It is chock full of great advice that’s easy to understand and apply immediately. It should be required reading for anyone preparing for a phone interview –whether for a job search or a potential new client. Your Resources List and the Interview Checklist alone make it a must have. Great job!”
Marian Banker, MBA, Business Leadership Coach/President, Prime Strategies

What Will You Get?

Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here! E-book includes the proven key questions, exercises and techniques I use during coaching sessions with clients to prepare them for their phone interviews.

Here’s an example:

At the end of the conversation the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions.

Here’s a terrific question you can ask:

“What’s the most important contribution I could make within the first 30-90 days of my employment?”

This question always gets high marks.

The material in Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here! E-Book took me years to collect, test and refine so I know that it works.

In addition, I spent hours searching the web and visiting bookstores to capture the latest links, tips and resources, all of which I included in the E-Book.

And here’s a valuable bonus: I’ve also included phone interview tips and expertise from four senior Human Resources colleagues who, combined, have interviewed literally thousands of candidates.

You’ll find my writing style conversational and down to earth, making the information user-friendly and easily accessible.

For examples of how I write, check out the free articles section on my web site at: http://www.dalekurow.com/articles

You Need to Master Phone Interview Skills BEFORE
You Acquire In-Person Interviewing Skills!

Phone interviews have become a critical first step in the employment process.

When I visited my local bookstore recently, I found a huge amount of books on job interviewing.

But precious little was written on phone interviews. In some cases, only a paragraph!

Hello?

Which planet have these folks been on?

If you’ve been in the job market during the last 5 years, you know that phone interviews are standard practice with many companies.

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“To date, little has been written about the telephone interview. But in today’s economy, you must know how to shine during the telephone interview to be invited in for a face-to-face discussion. In Dale Kurow’s concise but highly useful e-book, you’ll learn what employers look for, how to set yourself apart from the competition and the specific steps needed to insure success. If you have a phone interview in your future, you can’t afford to be without this book.”
Nancy Collamer, author of The Layoff Survival Guide

(Ready to order, click here).

Here’s a Summary of Major Topics Covered in
Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here! E-Book:

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markerTHE critical difference between a phone and face-to-face interview

markerThe MAIN REASON (after lacking the requisite skills) why candidates are not called back … and how to improve your odds

markerHOW and WHAT to prepare for a phone interview

markerThe 9 GATE-KEEPER QUESTIONS you need to be prepared for and tips for responding

markerHOW and WHAT to prepare for a phone interview

markerThe 9 GATE-KEEPER QUESTIONS you need to be prepared for and tips for responding

markerThe 10 KEY TRAITS the interviewer’s questions are REALLY trying to measure

markerThe 8 SPECIFIC QUESTIONS to expect and RESPONSES that address the interviewer’s true intent

markerHow to handle SALARY and GAPS-IN-EMPLOYMENT questions

markerThe 3 TYPES OF QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK and examples of each

markerWORK EXPERIENCE STORIES: why you need them, what they are and how to prepare yours

markerThe 9 SPECIFIC QUESTIONS you need to answer when researching the COMPANY

markerLINKS to find information beyond the company’s web site

markerThe 7 TIPS to improve your telephone SPEAKING MANNERS

markerThe 11 TIPS to improve your VOICE and SPEECH

markerThe ITEMS you need in front of you for your phone interview

markerThe 10 DO’S and 4 DON’TS for phone interviews

markerThe 7 PET PEEVES of HR EXPERTS

markerA printable PHONE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST to organize you

markerSUGGESTIONS for further reading

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“Wow! Dale Kurow’s guide for performing well in a phone interview is really great. It’s specific, practical, and offers useful tips, techniques and resources. Phone interviews are challenging for both the interviewee and the interviewer because both people are only using one of their senses—hearing. Reading this guide will really help de-stress the entire process.
Julie Jansen, author of I Don’t Know What I Want But I Know It’s Not This (Penguin; 2003)

What Qualifies Me To Help You?

I have helped literally hundreds of clients successfully hone their interviewing skills for specific jobs.

My experience spans more than 25 years…as a former Director of Human Resources for Charles of the Ritz, owner of an executive search firm, college professor and most recently as a sought-after executive coach and career expert.

Starting with 11 years in HR and continuing to the present, I have always been involved in the candidate assessment process.

It’s second nature to me.

I’m particularly skilled at detecting the subtle, but detrimental, phrasing and words that weaken a client’s presentation.

I hold a masters degree in Career Counseling and have been quoted in numerous publications on employment and interviewing topics. For a listing of my recent credits, visit the “In The News” link on my web site at: http://www.dalekurow.com/in_the_news

What Is Getting To The In-Person Interview Worth To You?

picWhat dollar amount would you give for a chance to get to the in-person interview?

The value of being fully prepared and confident for your phone interview alone seems priceless. Add to that the chance to secure a job that you really want!

I am so convinced that my guide has the best information available on phone interviews, that I’m offering a 100% money back guarantee for one year from the date of purchase.

If you don’t feel after reading the E-book cover to cover and following the steps and tips I offer that you are better prepared and more confident, I will refund your money, and you can keep the E-book.

You really have nothing to lose and a tremendous amount of peace of mind to gain.

I believe I’m offering the tips and resources to bring you that level of confidence at a very reasonable price.

Only $29.00 with a money back guarantee.

If you have scheduled a face-to-face interview, you will surely expect to invest money to look your best, to say nothing about travel expenses.

Add up the cost of a new suit, briefcase, haircut, and traveling to and from the interview.

Now weigh that amount against an investment of $29.00 to ACTUALLY GET THE CHANCE to have an in-person conversation.

The choice seems simple.

(Ready to order, click here).

When you click on the order button, you’ll be taken to a secure order page for your credit card information.

Your order is processed immediately, and you’ll get a receipt for your purchase with a transaction number and a link to where you can download the book.

You’ll need the free Adobe Acrobat to read the PDF.

If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, here’s the free link to download it:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Don’t want to order online? Order by Mail, Fax or Phone.

Call me at 212/787-6097 EST (between 9 AM -7 PM, Monday through Fridays), fax 212/787-7627 or email me at: dale@dalekurow.com

I will never share, rent or sell your name or email address to anyone else. Never.

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“I coach ADD adults and many of my clients are job hunting. After reading your e-book, I suspect they are not doing the interviews as well as they could be. I especially appreciated all the links to so many web sites that will make it so much easier now for them to do their “homework” on a company before their interviews. Also, the simple checklist you gave for the types of questions to keep in mind makes it really easy to prepare for the interview and know the bases are covered. Your structured approach keeps readers from becoming overwhelmed. Please keep the tips booklets coming!”
Bonnie Mincu “Thrive with ADD” coach

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So let’s wrap this up.

You get the instantly downloadable Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here! E-book in a PDF format for $29.00.

And a one-year money back guarantee, with a full refund, if you are not completely satisfied.

Are you ready to order? Your phone interview guide is waiting!

Ready to order, click here for a secure order form now.

Wishing you success!

Warm Regards,

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P.S. Do You want to discuss the E-book before buying? Email me at dale@dalekurow.com.

P.P.S. If you get stuck and want individual coaching, call me at 212/787-6097 or email at: dale@dalekurow.com so you don’t have to prepare alone.

I also offer:

  • Private coaching by phone or in-person (in New York City).
  • Free Career Essentials email newsletter with career tips and advice, sign–up link: http://www.dalekurow.com/newsletter
  • Free articles on career and management topics:
    http://www.dalekurow.com/articles

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