Which of the Following Is the Best Advice to Make

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best advice to make a positive first impression in a phone conversation with an employer?

• A) Don't refer to your résumé or references during the first phone call because these references are appropriate only in the placement interview.
• B) Take notes about the conversation immediately after hanging up to avoid forgetting details.
• C) In the first phone call, be polite and enthusiastic; but don't be pushy by discussing your qualifications.
• D) If caught off guard by the call, ask whether you can call back in a few minutes.

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Definitions:

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