Why you should call employers?
Telephone calls are still relevant!
This question comes up more and more frequently: Is it still appropriate to use the telephone to contact an employer? Nowadays there are so many websites and social network websites are gaining in popularity. A telephone call is a great way to distinguish yourself from the large pool of potential candidates who exclusively use their computer to concentrate on the open market and, therefore, compete with job seekers across the world. Are we exaggerating? Barely.
Be careful, though: There is much more to this call than picking up the telephone. Do not forget that the goal of your call is to meet the person on the line, and that there are several steps to take before this can happen. Take one step at a time and make good use of the information you receive. Preparation is the key to making a good impression. Adapt your introduction to your listener to capture his or her interest. If you follow a structured approach, a telephone call will save you time and money. The next time you travel will be to meet a potential employer!
A final word of advice… SMILE as you speak on the telephone. Another tip… If the employer does not have any open positions in your field of activity, make use of his or her network. You will be surprised of the results – it really is a win-win situation.
Good luck to you!
The Club de recherche d’emploi du sud-est de Montréal (CRESOM) team