Hi! This is Eric with more help for ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. Today we are going to talk about, responding to want-ads by telephone. Eventually, we are going to see a want ad, that we want to respond to, but it asked that you call to set up an appointment.
I suggest you call as quickly as possible, don't wait, be among the first to make a great impression on the employer. Have your resume ready to answer questions about your qualifications? Also have a notepad to write down important information such as meeting time, address, and the name of the person you are going to meet with, or when and where to fill out an application.
Don't expect you are going to remember all of this information. That's why I suggest you have a notepad ready. Employers may use a telephone to pre-screen applicants, be prepared to briefly state your qualifications, but don't try to sell over the phone. The important thing is to get an interview. Your call may sound like this - Hello, my name is Craig martin. I am calling to respond to your add in Sunday's Journal for a painter, is it still open? I would like to arrange an interview for this position. Set a date to meet with the employer, be sure you have the correct spelling or pronunciation of the persons name you are meeting with. Be sure you have the date and time of the meeting as well as the correct address and directions if you need them. Repeat all of the information to be certain that it's correct. Always thank the person for the interview and express your anticipation for the meeting like this. Thank you, I look forward to meeting you,.
Tips for using the telephone in your job search. Contacting employer on the telephone can be an intimidated experience. Continue practice and using proper techniques will give you confidence. Sounding confident will make this task easier more enjoyable and lead to job search success.
Follow these tips to add power to your telephone contacts.
First, setup a schedule for making calls and speak to it.
Have a pen and pad handy to take notes.
Keep a copy of your resume handy that lists of your skills.
Keep background noise to a minimum.
Radios, televisions, barking dogs, and crying children are distracting to the person you are speaking to and to yourself.
Always know what you are going to say, before you call. Give your name and the reason you are calling. Use a script until you feel comfortable. Practice with friends or family members in front of them or in front of the mirror.
Write down the questions you want to ask.
Sound professional at all times. Use proper grammar and diction. Avoid the use of slang. People will judge your professionalism and decide whether to call you back based on it.
Always smile when using the telephone. It will make you sound pleasant.
Always speaks slowly when leaving your name, address or telephone number, and if your message is not understood, it's wasted.
Stand up when you use the telephone, your voice will sound stronger.
When leaving a voice-mail message be sure to make it short and clear. Practice a script for leaving a voice-mail. Notice I said practice a script, never read from it, or it will sound like you are reading from a script. Practice it until it sounds natural.
