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doodab replied

18 September 2011, 17:42
Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

Handy tips for contractors:

Answer the ******* phone

This isn't always possible or appropriate behaviour.
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NickFitz replied

18 September 2011, 17:07
Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

Handy tips for contractors:

Answer the ******* phone

I never answer my phone unless I know who's calling and want to speak to them. Agents and anybody else can leave a message; if their errand actually justifies spoken communication I'll call back.

99% of the time there's either nothing to say ("permanent role for a SNOBOL specialist in the Outer Hebrides, experience of sheep dips an advantage") or communication by email would be more appropriate.
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Spacecadet replied

18 September 2011, 15:59
Handy tips for contractors:

Answer the ******* phone
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Epiphone started a topic Tips For Agents

18 September 2011, 13:55
Tips For Agents

If you're an agent and you're leaving a voicemail here are some handy hints:

Speak clearly.
Say your name very clearly.
Say your company very clearly too.
Give a rough indication of why you're calling. "I have a role" is useless. Of course you have a role, it's why you exist.
Rattling off your phone number at light speed means I have to rewind the message many times and then I get annoyed.

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