On the Phone

There are a couple of reasons why you might need to speak to your potential boss on the phone. This is quite a scary experience but if you plan your conversation well, this can be a real winner!

So, it could be that you are:

• Cold calling to find out about job prospects - click here for a helpful scenario.
  
  
• Responding to an ad - click here for a step-by-step guide.
  
  
• Following up on an application - click here for some help.

Given the above, the ideal outcome from each of these phone calls will be if you are able to set an interview.
There are a few general rules of thumb to remember when making a call:

• It doesn’t matter who answers the phone – be polite and friendly to them! Being rude to the receptionist is the surest way to not get an interview aside from being rude to the employer themself.
  
  
• Don’t call or approach an employer when they are very busy (ie. don’t call the manager of a café at lunchtime).

Remember, be polite and speak clearly. If all else fails simply thank them for their time and end the conversation. Treat every conversation as a learning experience and reflect on what you did right or wrong so you can make sure you improve with every call!