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`Zapdos
United States935 Posts
Here's where I need help. I want to be proactive and call them up tommorow and see if I can get an interview. I've never done this before and I'm pretty shy so all you experienced job getting people, if you have any advice on what to say or how to handle this I'd very much appreciate it because I don't really know what to say or ask them when I call. Thanks for your help TL!   | ||
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Epoch
Canada257 Posts
Another thing is these days call backs for jobs is something like 1 for every 30 resumes or something crazy so don't get discouraged you gotta work HARD get out there! Go in person, don't just apply for stuff online etc... GL | ||
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blade55555
United States17423 Posts
On March 08 2012 14:34 Epoch wrote: One piece of advice is to make sure you figure out when that particular business is going to be the least busy and make your call then as not to interrupt any busy affairs and have the best shot at talking to who you need to. Another thing is these days call backs for jobs is something like 1 for every 30 resumes or something crazy so don't get discouraged you gotta work HARD get out there! Go in person, don't just apply for stuff online etc... GL Yeah it's really tough now of days :/. My dad was telling me how he never had to call when he was looking for a job, if they were hiring they called you, but with it today you have to call to even have a chance it seems. I hate calling as I feel like I am going to annoy them lol xD. | ||
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`Zapdos
United States935 Posts
On March 08 2012 14:38 blade55555 wrote: Yeah it's really tough now of days :/. My dad was telling me how he never had to call when he was looking for a job, if they were hiring they called you, but with it today you have to call to even have a chance it seems. I hate calling as I feel like I am going to annoy them lol xD. But guys.. what do i call and say? T.T | ||
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
Just be direct with them. "Hello my name is Zaptos, I inquired last week about the job opening you have. When can I get an interview?" | ||
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blade55555
United States17423 Posts
tbh not sure as I am like you, don't know what to say. I know in the place I called I just asked to make sure they got my application (saying my name of course  ).I imagine someone who's better then me will tell you  | ||
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Diader
United States232 Posts
On March 08 2012 14:44 Chairman Ray wrote: Just be direct with them. "Hello my name is Zaptos, I inquired last week about the job opening you have. When can I get an interview?" This is good advice, I would just add to ask for the manager to speak with them, mention what job it was specifically, and maybe instead of "When can I get an interview" go a tad more formal with "I was wondering when my interview will be scheduled", or think or a way to rephrase that so you don't use wondering, since that's not really ideal. It doesn't really matter, though, in all likelihood the manager will say something like "Oh hey Zapdos, we've been really busy and haven't had time to go through those applications. How about you come in for an interview on [day] at [time]?" Good luck, and keep at it! | ||
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frequency
Australia1901 Posts
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Golgotha
Korea (South)8418 Posts
been there! you gave em a week? you are positive that the scheduled calling period is overdue? then there is no harm if you call and ask for an update on your interview!!! Call and tell the operator or secretary that you want to talk to the hiring manager or the head supervisor (make sure to ask the operator to find out if the manager is FREE). When you get patched through tell him/her your name and ask if you could have an update on your hiring status. Don't be pushy but be eager. Let them know you are very interested. They might not know who you are so you gotta brief them with a bit of background on what happened the last time. Whatever you do, do not say, "But you promised me an interview wah wah wah wah". Nothing like that. Just ask for an update and if you are on their schedule. Be very friendly, cordial and professional. edit: oh and even if they say no, you gotta hands down must most assuredly say, "thank you for your time and thank you for the previous interview." | ||
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BenBuford
Denmark307 Posts
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Phelix
1931 Posts
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BreakfastBurrito
United States893 Posts
-DONT call during peak times, they wont have time to talk. restaurants is like 5-7 weekdays is busy, 11am-2 is pretty busy. Weekends are busy. Can vary from place to place though. -be polite obviously but don't be phony. managers often value REALNESS in a person, since they will have to work with you many many days in the future if they hire you. be yourself sounds cliche, but yeah... Just dont be uptight. Goes for the interview as well. in this day and age, a few applications isnt enough. I used snagajob.com and filed a couple every day. 2 or 3 a day adds up and you will get some callbacks. They have a really good legitimate website that I recommend and can personally tell you that it works. most important thing... dont get discouraged! You will turn in a LOT of applications, probably call a LOT of managers to have them tell you that they aren't hiring atm. Just gotta be "prolific" with your applying haha... Diader and Golgotha both gave good advice as well. Definitely follow what they say | ||
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Newbistic
China2912 Posts
Furthermore, as depressing as being jobless/trying to find a job is, you definitely should try to sound optimistic, confident, and enthusiastic while answering the calls and during interviews, even for jobs you think you might not enjoy. | ||
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