How to Ask for a Job Interview
- 1. Be confident. Be Prepared. Be Good. www.RPResumes.com
- 2. Speak to the Hiring Manager Directly Do not waste your time leaving a message for the front desk, administrative assistant or human resource department. It is their job to screen the applicants. You want to speak directly to the individual hiring for the job. They are the one feeling the stress of not having that position filled yet and they are the individual with the most detail about the opening.
- 3. Most Contacts will be by Phone Odds are you will be calling. Ideally, you would go to the company, wait in the reception area until the hiring manager is available and then approach him/her requesting an interview. That is not always possible.
- 4. Voicemail You will probably be directed to a voicemail. That is understandable. Anymore, most managers, directors and department heads screen their calls via voicemail. It may take a number of left messages before getting a call back. Do not be discouraged.
- 5. You Gotta Try This is not a guaranteed way of landing a job; however, it is one method you should definitely try.
- 6. How to ask for a Job Interview I suggest you write out a script and practice it before you make your initial call. Think of your resume and how you wanted to be perceived. It is important to incorporate how you want to be seen to the hiring manager. Show him/her you are dependable, hardworking, efficient etc.
- 7. Be confident. Be Prepared. Be Good. “Mr. Petersen, my name is Jesse Butler. XYZ Publishing was referred to me as an exceptional company to be working for. I am account executive with over 12 years of experience between two companies. I have increased sales for the last 7 years and have been awarded the Salesman of the Year Award for my recent sales increase of 43%. I am presently available and interested in working for a quality organization such as yours. I would like to meet with you as soon as possible. Please call me at 123-456-7890. Again that was 123-456-7890. I look forward to hearing from you. “
- 8. Voicemail Example This voicemail example portrays the applicant as a hardworking individual striving for continued self improvement.
- 9. It May Take More than 1 Call Even though the hiring manager is stressed from doing both his job and holding up the responsibilities of the open position, he may not get around to hiring the position as soon as he/she would hope.
- 10. It May Take More Than 1 Call Leaving one voicemail may not be enough. Remind the hiring manager you are available and ready to relieve him/her of the extra work load. Tell the hiring manager how you will benefit them.
- 11. Follow Up Voicemail “Mr. Petersen, my name is Jesse Butler. I am the account executive with 12 years of experience. I called last week to inquire about the account executive opening. I would still like to get together with you to discuss the position and how I could increase your sales as I have my previous company. I know you are extremely busy. Please call when you have time available to meet. My number is 123-456-7890. Again that was 123-456-7890. I look forward to hearing from you.”
- 12. Remember: Do not be afraid to ask. You will never know if you don’t try.
- 14. Be so good, they cannot turn you away. Get the interview!