How To Get The Best From Phone Calls
| Hobbies : Photography Sometimes you will need to phone a company or individual to arrange an interview or to get more information that you need for a freelance article and set of pictures. So, how to approach the situation? Well, when you call be polite and friendly but above all direct. Convey also that it is urgent that you speak to this person - as often a secretary is trained only to pass on the most important calls yours will be screened and never reach the person. Also suggest that you will call back when they are available so try to get an indication of when they will be around. Note that there is a standard rule amongst journalists that no one ever rings back! Therefore it will be up to you, unfortunately, to chase until you manage to get hold of someone. Certainly don't take the word of a friend or colleague or secretary who says that they will pass the message on that they will actually do so!
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