When writing a broadcast letter, you increase your odds of getting a response, if you know a name to call. Better use of your time. You can adjust your responses from reactions on the other end of the telephone. Makes use of your persuasive abilities. If you have done adequate research on the company you will be able to anticipate what might be said or asked of you.
Most people looking for employment are fearful of the telephone.
This is because most people are used to being the one that is asking the questions or giving the information. You will reduce the fear factor if you write a script. If you know what first few lines to say to open the conversation, you can get over the initial fear. You may want to practice your script by listening to yourself on a tape recorder. Hello, my name is Jane Doe.