Making contact by phone
Now that you have researched different jobs it is now time to make contact.
The following steps should help you.
Have a practice before you actually get on the phone.
When you are contacting agencies randomly, like out of the Yellow Pages, ask the person who answers the phone for the name of the manager in the department that you would like to work in. Then ask to be put through to their department. After telling them who you are and why you are ringing them, ask if you can have an interview.
If NO Ask if you could be interviewed for any future jobs that come up
| If YES Ask for an interview time or suggest one yourself
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If NO Ask if s/he knows of any other employers who are looking to fill any positions
| If YES Ask for an interview time or suggest one yourself
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If NO Always ask permission to call back again in a couple of weeks to see if anything arises.
| If YES Ask for the employer’s details so you can ring them. |