Summary: Welcome to the ResuWe Interviewing and Job Search podcast. We are Dan Boersma and Jeff Schwartzman, founders of ResuWe.com and search firm Laguna Source. <br> <br> This is the first of a series of weekly Interviewing and Job Search podcasts. Our podcast will focus on interviewing topics followed by our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and conclude with our job search tip of the week. <br> <br> We've been recruiters for over 12 years each. We see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by working with an outdated, poorly formatted, and poorly written resumes. We felt the need to help job seekers quickly improve their resume on their own using a free and interactive site. <br> <br> ResuWe is built from a recruiter's perspective and is fighting unemployment by showing you how to position yourself properly in a job search. We integrate resume templates and formats which are most recognized and preferred by employers. <br> <br> ResuWe's groundbreaking technology lets you upload your current resume, recognizes the key components of your resume, and allows you to quickly and simply re-build your resume with minimal to no data entry - a first for the industry! <br> <br> We also see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by not preparing themselves for interviews and conducting their job search to the max. That's why we've integrated job search tips, tools, and content within ResuWe.com, our blog Fight Unemployment.com and our weekly podcast series. <br> <br> Phone Interview Tips: <br> <br> This week we're focusing on the first step of the interview process, the phone interview <br> <br> Preparing for the Phone Interview: <br> <br> Prepare Beforehand – Treat the phone interview exactly how you would an in-person interview. Review your notes on the company and the position you are interviewing for 10-15 minutes before the interviewer calls. Have the company website open on your computer and job description in front of you. <br> <br> Speak in a Quiet Place - Make sure you are in a quite place without distractions where you can speak freely. Clear the room of extra noise including the TV, radio, kids and pets. If the interviewer calls at a bad time, it’s better to reschedule for five or 10 minutes later when you can speak freely than trying to get through it. <br> <br> Resume - Keep your resume in clear view so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions. Interviewers typically use your resume as a guide for asking questions. Be prepared to answer questions about your background, education, dates of employment, employment lapses and accomplishments. <br> <br> Prepare for Questions from the Interviewer – Be prepared for standard interview questions such as “Why would you like to work for us?”, “What is your greatest strength/ weakness?”, “Why are you leaving your current (last) position?” <br> <br> Prepare Questions for the Interviewer – Prepare at least 5 intelligent questions about the company or position you are interviewing for. Think of questions which will immediately demonstrate your understanding of the position. This will also be helpful at the end of the conversation when the interviewer asks “So, do you have any more questions?”. <br> <br> Landline - Do your best to speak from a land-line versus a cell phone. You may think your cell phone reception is great but it is much easier to detect poor reception from a land-line. If the interviewer calls you on your cell phone, it is OK to ask to call the interviewer back from a land line. If you are at work, try to find an empty conference room or cubicle. <br> <br> Take Notes - Have a pen and paper handy for note taking. <br> <br> Home Phone – Do your best to have a professional incoming greeting on your home answering machine. If you are able, turn off call-waiting prior to a phone interview. <br> <br> During the Phon
