A Telephone Contact A brief statement that describes who you are,

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A Telephone Contact A brief statement that describes who you are, names the position that you want, tells what you have to offer, and meets the three employer expectations: Vocal impression: Sounds like the kind of person who can do the job Dependability: Tells the employer that you are reliable Skills: Convinces the employer that you can do the job © JIST Publishing, Inc. Duplication Prohibited.

Six Parts of a Telephone Script The target: The person who would supervise you The name: Who you are The job: What you want to do The hook: What you have to offer The goal: To get an interview or referral The closing: Saying thank you and goodbye © JIST Publishing, Inc. Duplication Prohibited.

Reminders for Calling Employers Get to the hiring authority. Present your entire script without interruption. Get an interview. Ask for an interview three times: For the position you want. If no, then… To discuss future options. If no, then… For information about the organization. If you do not get an interview, get a referral. Set up a date and time to call back. Ask if you can send a résumé. © JIST Publishing, Inc. Duplication Prohibited.

Contact Employers Using Email Send an email to a specific person. Try to be referred by someone else. Keep your initial contact short and friendly. Ask for a response. Think carefully about using an attachment. Check for good grammar and spelling before you click Send. Follow up. © JIST Publishing, Inc. Duplication Prohibited.