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Sometimes you need to make phone calls to get a job. Calling is the first step where you can show your ability to an employer. Here are some tried and true tips:Get the person responsibleYou need to talk directly to the person who would supervise you. In a small business, you might ask to speak to the “person in charge”. In a larger one, you would ask for the name of the person in charge of the particular department you’re interested in.Get the name of the personIf you don’t have the name of the person you need to speak to, ask for it. Usually, you will be given the supervisor’s name and your call will be transferred to him or her.Get past the receptionistIn some cases, receptionists and secretaries will try to screen out your call. If they find out that you’re looking for a job, they may transfer you to the Personnel Department or ask you to send an application or resume. Here are some ways to keep from getting screened out:* Call backCall back a day later and say you are getting ready to send some correspondence (信件) to the person who manages such and such. You want to use the correct name and title and request that they give you this information. And this approach usually gets you what you need. Say “thank you” and call back in a day or so. Then ask for the supervisor or manager by name.* Call when the secretary is outYou are likely to get right through if you call when the receptionist is out to lunch. Other good times are just before and after normal work hours. Less experienced staff members are likely to answer the phone and put you right through.Ask three times for an interviewSometimes, the supervisor you contact just simply rejects you. Then, you can try asking three times for an interview! Although this approach does not always work, asking the third time works more often than most people would believe.Arrange a timeIf the person agrees to an interview, arrange a specific date and time. 65.  In the writer’s opinion, who should you talk to if you want to get a job by making phone calls?A.      Receptionists or secretaries of the right department.B.      The person in charge of the Personnel Department.C.      The person who may be your future supervisor.D.     A less experienced staff member.66.  To get past the receptionist, you had better ______.A. ask him or her to put you through to the Personnel DepartmentB. send some correspondence first to the managerC.make the phone call to a less experienced staff memberD.always ask three times for an interview before arranging a time67. The purpose of the passage is to ______.A. show you how to find a better jobB. show you a special way to find a jobC. teach you the skills of making telephone callsD. tell you it’s not easy to find a good job 答案： 65-67CCB

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