There was a time when the ability to sell/pitch/persuade via telephone was a critical point-of-entry skill into a PR career, like writing. As cubs we’d listen in on the conversations of our supervisors to see how it was done, get over our fear, and learn how to accept rejection “live,” and with the confidence that…… Continue reading Reinventing Our Phone Skills
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Don’t Become a Phone Pest in Job Search
One of my pet peeves is the phone call from a job seeker asking if a resume has been received. Unless you know the individual receiving the resume or have a mutual friend whose name you can drop, a resume follow-up call is an interruption that doesn’t enhance your job consideration. The phone can play an…… Continue reading Don’t Become a Phone Pest in Job Search
Pet Peeve: Cell Phone Ringing in Interviews
The informational interview had only just begun when my guest’s cell phone began blaring a rock song signaling an incoming call. She paused, dug the phone out of her purse and sheepishly pushed the “ignore” button. That worked for 30 seconds until the song returned. This time, the phone was turned off. We’re all guilty…… Continue reading Pet Peeve: Cell Phone Ringing in Interviews