People Knowledge: When people get along, the workplace has more production, fewer mistakes, and a positive feeling of team spirit.
Networking and Leaving Your Phone Number by Voice Mail . . .
As you’re networking by phone, providing updates to your references regarding your job search progress, calling potential employers or just phoning friends, do you really want and expect a return call when you leave you phone number on that person’s voice mail? If so, how easy do you make it for the recipient to hear and write the number you want them to use to call you back?
Do not assume that the person is simply going to immediately use a recall button from the caller ID to respond.
In fact, don’t even assume the recipient has caller ID.
Even if the person has caller ID, do not expect them to search through a list of caller ID numbers in an effort to find your number. In fact, it’s not even fair to assume that the recipient will be using the same phone to call you back.
The easier you make it to get a return call, the more likely you’ll be to get one.
Remember to say your number at a pace which allows the recipient to write it down.
The best way to pace your voice rate properly is using the following technique:
As you say your phone number, write it in the air with your finger. If YOU can’t write is as quickly as your tongue wants to say it, the recipient can’t write that fast either.
Remember to announce you are leaving your number for his / her convenience, which allows the recipient time to get prepared to write. Then say your number at that same rate you are “finger-air-writing” and the recipient is far more likely to write your number properly without the frustration of rewinding your message.
Note: Learn how and why to finger-air-write. JaneCo will teach you techniques like that and more. janeir@janecos.com
Effective Communication is a Key to Success
Understanding the different styles of people makes communicating less frustrating and more effective.
It’s easy to learn the concept of different styles of people.
Use the DISC concept to prepare your resume, your interview, your professional correspondence, fitting in with the new organization, and even your personal relationships.
The DISC concept is the doorway to communication.
Win the Job!
Job searching? Interviewing? Networking?
Details from the DISC behavioral characteristics report combined with expertise and proven results help win the job.
Be sure you know your style and understand its value to the job target.
Demonstrate that you recognize the styles of others and understand the importance of those styles and that you can capitalize on that knowledge to the benefit of the organization.
You don’t have to be a behavioral expert to do so, you just need to be aware of the different styles of people and know how to interact effectively with the various styles.
You can be taught the basics in 15 minutes.
You are a product of your environment! Stay charged . . .
Are you upbeat and hopeful? Select an environment that helps you reach your goals. Associate with doers, achievers, encouragers and the positive.
Interview Check List #16: Did I answer their questions completely?
Nothing is more frustrating to an interviewer than to have the job candidate give a partial answer to a question or worse, give an answer that has no bearing on the matter at hand!
IF an interviewer repeats a question, or seems unhappy with an answer, make sure you understand the question so that you can provide the information that the interviewer wants.
An example of clarifying:
“I’m not clear on what you’re asking. Could you rephrase the question so that I can better describe the experience you want me to tell you about? “
Or if you were unprepared for a question, at least acknowledge youi’d like to think about it and write it down. Think about how you would answer it now and include it in your follow-up letter, if that seems appropriate.
Jane Roqueplot www.janecos.com
Is Your Cell Phone Selling You?
“Please call me and I’m looking forward to hearing from you.” If that message is not written out in words, it is certainly implied by having your phone number on your resume and cover letter. Many people use their cell phone as an alternate number as the way for a potential employer to make contact and even others may use it as their only phone number. As a job seeker, how you prepare yourself and your cell phone for a call is just as important as having correct grammar, spelling and punctuation on your resume. Employers look for applicants who have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Your résumé is your first impression – - –
your phone skills are your second. Before being concerned about what you’re going to say at your interview, be sure your cell phone savvy is a good reflection of your communication skills or you may not sell the potential employer on inviting you in for the interview.
When you are job searching, be mindful that any call may be your next employer calling. Only answer your phone when you are in an environment suitable for talking prudently. You need a recorded voice mail message that is pleasant and considerate for those calls that will go through to voice mail. Be sure your message includes your full name so the caller is certain he/she has reached you and not a wrong number. If your phone places the caller on hold while you are being reached, your hold music should be carefully selected, non-offensive and non-controversial combined with a low volume. Your cell phone can be a marketing tool for you, so be sure your advertisement is appealing to the “buyer.”
Some employers use the first phone call to screen applicants and conduct a preliminary telephone interviews. If you are not prepared for that type of conversation, it is best to let it go to voice mail in order to get prepared and be ready for the possibility of a screening interview. You will be more comfortable when placing the call. Call the person back within a reasonable time frame and when they can have your full attention.
When you answer your cell phone, be sure to always answer in a professional manner. When answering, indicate your name as part of your greeting to let the caller know he/she has reached the right person.
By following these cell phone guidelines, your cell phone will help sell your professionalism and be your friend.
JaneCo’s will help you get the interview with your professionally written resume and also help you have confidence to do well at the interview. janeir@janecos.com
Note: Email janeir@janecos.com and ask about getting your resume professionally written to be sure you do get the interview!
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