Some of the things which you can do to make the first telephone
conversation with an employer impressive are:
- Keep a list of the positions you've applied for next to the
phone.
- Treat every work call just like an interview with an employer.
Use a professional tone and the language of business. Be polite and
enthusiastic, and offer skills.
- If the call is caught off guard, ask if you can call back in
just a few minutes. Take the time to arrange your materials and
yourself.
- Have a copy of your curriculum vitae available to address any
questions that may arise. Have also a reference list, a calendar,
and a handy notepad.
- Be ready for an interview on screening. This may occur during
the first phone call, as mentioned earlier.
- Take good notes in conversation over the phone. Obtain exact
instructions, and check the name of your interviewer for spelling.
If more than one person is interviewing you get all their
names.
- Reconfirm the date and time of your interview before hanging
up. You might say something like I'm looking forward to meeting you
at 11, am next Tuesday.
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