Unlike in face-to-face contact, you cannot see the person you are speaking to during a telephone conversation, which means that auditory cues take on greater significance. You should therefore pay particular attention to the following recommendations during a telephone call:<\/p>\n
– After a friendly greeting, always introduce yourself politely by name first.
\n– Right at the start of the conversation, ask whether the person you\u2019re speaking to has time for a brief chat. If they\u2019re pressed for time or have a busy schedule, it\u2019s best to suggest a specific time for another call or ask when would be a more convenient time to ring back.
\n– Make a note of the name of the person on the other end of the line and address them by name from time to time.
\n– Smile during the conversation. The people you\u2019re speaking to can sense this smile in your tone of voice, which will make you more likeable.
\n– Keep it brief and be precise. Always bear in mind the actual aim of the call: to arrange an appointment for a follow-up face-to-face meeting. To secure an invitation, you must also spark your counterpart\u2019s interest with your brief introduction.<\/p>\n
– Project confidence! Ask when the person you\u2019re speaking to has time for an informal chat, rather than asking if you can get an appointment for a job interview (you\u2019re more likely to be turned down if you do that). You might also suggest something yourself, such as dropping off your application documents in person at a time when you\u2019ll be in the area anyway\u2026
\n– If neither a face-to-face meeting nor the opportunity to leave your application on file is possible, try to use the people you\u2019re speaking to as a source of information (e.g. about other vacancies in this sector).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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