Sample Phone Scripts
Getting past the "Gate Keeper"
Me: [hiring manager's name], please.
Them: Who is calling?
Me: [my first and last name].
Them: Who are you with?
Me: I'm not representing an organization.
Them: What is this call regarding?
Me: A meeting.
Them: S/he is not in. Can I take a message?
Me: When will s/he be back?
Them: Next Monday. Would you like their voicemail?
Me: No, I'll try again next week. Thank you.
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Them: I'll transfer you.
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Scheduling a Meeting with "Hiring Manager"
Me: Hi this is [my name], a graduating senior from Biola University. I'd like to meet with you for 30 minutes to discuss the possibility of working for you in the future. What is your schedule next week?
Them: How did you find my name?
Me: I read about you online and was impressed by...
Them: This is a very busy time for me...
Me: I understand, and I wouldn't impose upon you if I didn't think it would benefit us both. What about the following Friday, say at 2 or 3pm? You are one of my top employers to work for.
Them: I would need to know more about you first.
Me: Our meeting will be no more than 30 minutes. What can I do to help you see the value of meeting me?
Them: Send me your resume.
Me: You'll have it today. What is your email address?
Them: My email is...
Me: Great. I'll call you in a couple of days to schedule a meeting time.
Them: Fine.
Me: Thank you for your time.


