Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job by Making Sure They Hear Your Conversation
Applying for a job is often an impersonal process. You are just a name on the screen or a piece of paper. Letting a potential employer hear your voice will help you get a job.
In a recent study published by Psychological Science , they compared the perception of text and voice presentation. When potential employers heard the job seeker’s voice, they rated the job seeker better:
The evaluators rated candidates as more competent, thoughtful, and intelligent when they heard the presentation than when they read it, and as a result, the candidate was liked more and they were more interested in hiring the candidate.
The experiment was conducted with actors and casual adults, not professional managers, so this is hardly perfect proof, but if you are looking for a job, calling a hiring manager is not such a bad idea. This can give you an edge if the situation is competitive. (Obviously, if your ad or company policy says “no phone calls,” don’t call.)
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