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Applying for a Job by Telephone

Always prepare well in advance before making the phone call. If you have an answerphone or voicemail make sure it has a clear and appropriate message. If you create a bad impression with the employer during the call it will be very difficult to overcome this.

Before you telephone

 bullet pointWrite down the name and job title of the person you want to speak to and the title of the job you are enquiring about. Write down questions you have about the job.
 bullet pointHave the job advertisement with you to check details, and to serve as a prompt.
 bullet pointHave a pen and paper to hand so you can write down any information you are given.
 bullet pointIf you are using a mobile make sure it is fully charged with plenty of credit available.
 bullet pointHave your CV ready to refer to during the call.


Once on the phone

 bullet pointSpeak clearly.
 bullet pointGive your full name and say which job you are interested in and where you saw the advert.
 bullet pointBe prepared to talk about yourself, why you are interested in the job and why you feel that you would be suited to it.
 bullet pointWrite down any information you are given about the job.
 bullet pointIf you arrange an interview write down the details and read them back to the employer to check if you have written them down correctly.
 bullet pointIf you don't know how to get there don't be afraid to ask for directions.
 bullet pointIf you don't hear something clearly don't be embarrassed about asking the person to repeat what they have said.
 bullet pointIf you get through to an answering machine, do not panic! If you don't feel prepared to leave a message put the phone down without saying anything and call back once you have had the opportunity to prepare a message.


TIP

Make sure you know your phone number or have it written down just in case they need to get in contact with you!

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