It seems in today's world, everyone has a cell phone. Which is great! I can now get in touch with anyone anytime I want wherever I want. That is the theory at least. The truth is that whenever I call someone....
No one answers.
I feel as though fewer people are answering their phones even though they seem to be attached to them at all times. Why this is the case, I'm not sure. I have gotten the chance to listen to some pretty interesting voice mail prompts though.
Those prompts where you lead someone on like you're actually talking are funny to your friends, but if you are expecting and interviewer to call you back, or have any chance at all that a professional may dial your number, you may want to make it sound a bit more professional. I have heard numerous times when an executive was calling a new hire to offer a job, and after hearing the childish voice mail prompt retracted his offer.
Word to the wise... Change your voice mail message to something sounding more professional. You will not have to worry when someone important calls you, and you will sound more mature to everyone else.
Showing posts with label professional. Show all posts
Showing posts with label professional. Show all posts
August 29, 2012
August 13, 2012
Mom's lessons
Always say, "Thank you" after an interview.
This may seem like a topic that doesn't need to be discussed, but it surprises me how many interviewees forget to do it. Most people give a small means of appreciation and walk out of the office, or other interview location without a second thought to anything more.
When you get home that day, take five minutes to sit down and write a two sentence thank you card that can be mailed to that interviewer. Just thank them for their time and the opportunity to meet with you. That's all.
Very few job applicants write these, and this small act might get your application that second look that it needs or even solidify you for the position itself.
There is nothing else that takes this insignificant amount of time that helps this much. So, why not do it?
This may seem like a topic that doesn't need to be discussed, but it surprises me how many interviewees forget to do it. Most people give a small means of appreciation and walk out of the office, or other interview location without a second thought to anything more.
When you get home that day, take five minutes to sit down and write a two sentence thank you card that can be mailed to that interviewer. Just thank them for their time and the opportunity to meet with you. That's all.
Very few job applicants write these, and this small act might get your application that second look that it needs or even solidify you for the position itself.
There is nothing else that takes this insignificant amount of time that helps this much. So, why not do it?
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