I thought to myself, "Ah ha! This is as close to a quiet, contemplative moment as I'm likely to get all day. I feel mostly content -- I have a few worries about my work day but nothing so demanding as to stop me from taking this moment to enjoy view nature is offering to me."

I continued watching as bright sunlight caught edges of some of clouds and not others. The scene changed from moment to moment in front of my eyes, never to be repeated in exactly same way again. White, Blue, Green. White feathery clouds, blue skies and green trees. It was beautiful.

While gazing at this scene, my thoughts shifted to what a warm and sunny day it was and how lucky I was to have such good weather for my trip into city. I couldn't have asked for a better day for walking between bus stations and T stops and my various meetings. Starting to feel gratitude for good things in day, I effortlessly let go of tension I had been holding about schedule of obligations laid out before me. I was able to sit back and literally, enjoy ride. I felt blessed by life’s humble riches.

Think of this article as permission to give your self a few much deserved breaks of Momentary Contentment this month. Why not notice world around you and revel in its wonders, call an old friend you haven't talked to in a while, or take a half an hour to do something you love?

Lucky you, these riches are yours for taking. Enjoy!

5. FIND YOUR LOCATION Stake out a quite space to occupy during your interview. Ideally, there should be a comfortable place to sit as well as a table to lay out your papers. Try and find a low-traffic spot where members of household are un-likely to disturb you.

6. ORGANIZE YOUR PAPERS Have a copy of your resume and cover letter close at hand. Take out those lists you made while organizing your thoughts. In addition keep any notes related to company that you feel may be helpful during call. Spread these items out across your table so they are easy to access. Only keep what is truly necessary. Too much paper can be a distraction.

7. GATHER YOUR WRITING TOOLS Place a notepad and several pens or pencils on table. These will be helpful in writing down notes, questions and most importantly, your interviewer's names.

8. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS As appointed hour draws near, make sure that television and radio are turned off. Exit your email and turn off your computer screen. If possible, disable your call-waiting. Let your family or roommates know about timing of interview so they do not accidentally disturb you. Place a do not disturb sign on your door as a gentle reminder.

=================================================== CONCLUSION =================================================== By following these 8 basic tips, you are making a great impression and on your way to onsite interview. Remember, phone interview is very important and you should plan and prepare for it carefully.

This article can be read directly online at: http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/telephone-interview-preparation.html

Sincerely, Nathan Newberger, Managing Editor http://www.WorkTree.com

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