Connexions Tameside

You might need to phone about a job.  It’s important to get organised first to make sure that:

• you know the name and number of the employer
• you know who to ask for
• you know what you want to say and what you need to ask
• you have a pen and paper handy to make notes
• your mobile’s charged up, or you have spare change or a phone card if you’re using a call box

Make the call from somewhere quiet, so that you can hear them, and they can hear you.  Speak as clearly as you can.

If the person you need to speak to is busy, ask for a convenient time when you can call again, and give your name to the person you spoke to.

Need some practice? Ask your Personal Adviser to help you.