Cell Phone Use Tips for the Job Search
- Use a professional outgoing message.
- When answering, inform the caller that you are speaking on a mobile phone so they can anticipate distractions or disconnections.
- Attempt to eliminate distractions and background noise when using your phone.
- Ensure your battery is fully charged and you have ample service before answering or making a professional call.
- Speak slowly and clearly and spell your name when leaving a message.
- Don’t answer your phone while driving.
- Don’t answer a call when in a public place or while engaged in a social activity.
- Don’t walk around while talking on your phone.
- Turn-off your phone during in-person interviews, presentations or professional meetings.
