Telemarketers never ask “Is this a convenient time to talk” because they know the answer. They don’t want to give you the chance to tell them no. So if you launch into your discussion or elevator pitch without asking if the other person has a moment to talk to you, you’ll give a great impression of a telemarketer.ALWAYS ask if NOW is a good time. It will be greatly appreciated. Even if they say yes, be sure to listen to the background noise & how they respond. If it sounds as though there is a lot going on, or they sound distracted, check with them again. Often, I tell people I’ll be happy to call back because it really doesn’t sound like a good time.
You can hear the relief in their voice when they realize you’re not going to dump on them before they get a chance to say anything, & that you respect their time. When you eventually get to talk about you, you’ll find you already have a relationship started because of your sensitivity to their time & needs.It was hard for me to do this when I started. I wanted to get to my agenda right away. Once I got someone on the phone, or even got their voicemail, I wanted to tell them what I wanted.That cost me a lot of potential relationships & lost me a lot of time. I finally learned that slowing down, making the relationship the most important thing on my agenda, & having an approach different than most job seekers was what was getting me good connections into the hidden job market. I think it will do the same for you.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4690911
