Make Employers Return Your Call

When employers don't return your calls


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If you are initiating a contact with an employer, don't assume or expect that the employer will return your call.
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You may need to leave a message, and call again a week later.
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When leaving messages, enunciate clearly. State your full name and give your phone number slowly. (Your contact won't be thrilled about needing to replay your message three times in order to understand your phone number.)
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If someone with whom you have had contact does not return your call, try again in a week.
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Keep in mind that most working people are not constantly available to take calls and do have other work to take care of. Don't always expect an instant return of your call.
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You can leave an e-mail address where you can be reached; enunciate it carefully.
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Indicate best times to reach you if it is important that you speak directly with someone. However, don't assume that the best times for you are the best times for the employer. Even people who put in long work hours have lives away from work.
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If your calls are never returned, try another means of contact (letter, etc.) or try someone else in the company. If no one responds to you over an extended time, this is telling you something about the company.