For other information, you may be transferred to the desk of the manager about whom you were seeking information. Be prepared to speak to a variety of people. Once you finally reach the manager you want to talk to, you must be prepared to work quickly. The manager has other things to do, and probably has others calling him or her about job openings. Before you call, it may help to script out what you want to say, knowing the agenda for the call and the desired result.
Extra attention is paid to voice tone and inflection.
Voice tone and word choice will be the best vehicles by which you express interest and sincerity. Dealing with voice mail If you should get transferred to voice mail, you have a few options. Some messages will give you instructions on how to get to an assistant. If they don't, dialing zero before the message is over will often get you out. If you can't get out, and want to leave a message, be brief, giving your name, number and school at the start and end of the message.