Angela
What are some tips for cold calling about a job?
I am interested in an internship and I wanted to contact them via email or online application, but the specific location does not have any of that information. I want to introduce myself to the company via the phone number they gave us. Is there a certain template/key points that need to be in that introduction?
1 answer
Manjunatha S
Manjunatha’s Answer
Hi Angela,
Here you go,
General Cold Calling Intro
Hello. My name is ______. I’m hoping to speak to someone about work that might be available at ____.
General cold calling introduction (if you know who you want to speak to)
Good afternoon, I’d like to speak to ____, please. My name is ___ and I’m hoping to find out about employment opportunities at ____.
Asking to speak to the HR Manager
Good morning. My name is ___. Can you please tell me the name of your HR manager? Would I be able to speak to them? Thank you.
Selling Yourself to the HR Manager
Good morning, (use their name if you know it). My name is ___. I'm calling to ask about any opportunities for work at your company. I've got a lot of experience working in _ and __. Are there any suitable openings at your company at the moment? Can I send you my CV in case any jobs come up in future?
Another Way to Sell Yourself to the HR Manager
Good morning (use their name if you know it). My name is ___. I'm calling to ask about any opportunities for work at your company. I've just finished my degree in _, and I have a lot of experience in _ and _. Are there any suitable openings at your company at present? Can I send you my CV in case any jobs come up in future?
Asking about work experience opportunities
Hello, my name is ____. I'm a student at __. I’d like to discuss the possibility of doing work experience with your organisation/business.
Asking about graduate recruitment programs
Hello, my name is ______. I'm a graduate of the ___ course at ____. Can you please tell me who I can speak to about your graduate recruitment program?
Following up an email with a phone call
Hello, ___. How are you? My name is ___. I’m just calling to check that you received my email with my cover letter and résumé attached. Would you like me to provide you with any further information?
Returning a missed call
Good morning, I’d like to speak to __, please. My name is ____ , I’m just returning her call about my enquiry about work at __