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Calling to Schedule a Job Interview WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 1 Slide 2 Learning Objectives What do you say to a prospective employer? What if the employer is not available or you get voicemail? 2 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 3 Pre-test True or False 1.You should forget about the job if you get a wrong number. 2.You should prepare a script before calling for an interview. 3.Never leave a voicemail message. 4.Spell your name when leaving a voicemail. 5.Leaving contact information is not important. 3 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 4 Before calling for an interview Prepare a script Know who you are calling Identify yourself and why you are calling Request an appointment Know your schedule Confirm appointment date, time Thank prospective employer 4 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 5 What if you get a wrong number? Look up number on Internet Call 411 or information Call operator Confirm number with WBL Coordinator DO NOT throw number away and forget interview 5 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 6 Should you leave a message or voicemail? ALWAYS leave a message Leave the following information First and Last name Calling for interview Student in WBL program at Syosset HS Home phone number Cell phone number 6 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 7 Is there a difference between a message and voicemail? If message left with person, get Persons first and Last name Job title Their direct phone number To verify you called If leaving voicemail Speak slowly and clearly Spell name if necessary 7 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 8 I left a message but they didnt call back Employers are busy Dont stalk and call everyday Do call once a week and leave a new message until you connect with prospective employer 8 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Slide 9 The Successful Phone Interview 9 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS http://youtu.be/M1QkAm1sj4o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1QkAm1sj4o&feature=youtu.be Slide 10 Resources and Technology 10 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS To successfully complete this lesson students will need the following: Computer with Internet access Microsoft Word Telephone Slide 11 Post test True or False 1.You should forget about the job if you get a wrong number. 2.You should prepare a script before calling for an interview. 3.Never leave a voicemail message. 4.Spell your name when leaving a voicemail. 5.Leaving contact information is not important. 11 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS False True Slide 12 Assessment Students will prepare three scripts Script leaving a message Script leaving a voicemail Script scheduling appointment with prospective employer Students will pair with partner and practice phone calls 12 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS