1. 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
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. Contact Employers Using Email
Send an 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.
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