CAREER DAY – May 26, 2011

 

How to contact a business…

It’s important to know what you are going to say before you make the call or meet in person.  Plan it out ahead of time and practice. Speak slowly in a clear, loud voice. Remember to introduce yourself immediately!  This guide may be of some help:

 

Introduce yourself and be sure to include:

Ø     Your name, grade, and school

Ø     Explain that you are arranging a place to visit for Career Day

Ø     Explain that you are interested in their area of business and would like to visit, observe, and learn more

Ø     You need to participate a minimum of 4 hours

Ask:

Ø     How can you get the school contract signed?  Ask for their fax number.

Ø     Who do you report to on Career Day?

Ø     What time should you be there?

Ø     What should you wear?

Ø     Should you bring lunch?
 

 Always show your gratitude by thanking the person for his/her time