Why didn't I just shut the hell up?

[K'Ehleyr]

So the site said 'you can apply for this job by telephoning blah blah and asking for Recruitment Line...
So I prepared with cv to hand and replies to expected questions and got...
"this is the 24 hr recruitment line please leave your details and the job you are applying for ..."
Why did this throw me so?
Why did I not hang up immediately and re-group?
Why have I now left a completely stupid message for a prospective employer?
Why can't I ring back and delete the message and record one where I don't sound like a complete twonk?
Oh Shit and Bugger!!

 

[Locutus of Bored]

If television and film has taught us anything, it's that any attempt at re-recording the message will only result in leaving messages that sound progressively crazier as you go along.

I'm sure you were alright. I think they understand that people aren't always their best when talking over the phone, and unless your prospective job is phone related, I doubt they'll hold it against you.

Good luck though.

 

[MANT!]

no worries..they probably would have asked you for money later There are many such numbers provided here in the US..and my wife called several..they all asked for money up front before they would send your resume for prospective employers.

Always there are those who prey on the stressed and unfortunate...

Drink a little wine today...

 

[K'Ehleyr]

If television and film has taught us anything, it's that any attempt at re-recording the message will only result in leaving messages that sound progressively crazier as you go along.

I'm sure you were alright. I think they understand that people aren't always their best when talking over the phone, and unless your prospective job is phone related, I doubt they'll hold it against you.

Good luck though.

Seriously thank you for that.
I have visions of them playing back a dozen messages from me getting, as you so perfectly say "progressively crazy"
'sorry forget the last message I meant to say please'
'uh, me again forget that last message and refer to the fourth message I left which I believe actually included my address' ~

The job, thankfully, is not phone related but I'm ashamed that I cracked. I love talking on the phone ~ I'm a woman, it's what we do

Oh crap just re-thinking, I never left my telephone number, surely it would not be stalking if I rang again and included that?

no worries..they probably would have asked you for money later There are many such numbers provided here in the US..and my wife called several..they all asked for money up front before they would send your resume for prospective employers.

Always there are those who prey on the stressed and unfortunate...

Drink a little wine today...

Have taken your advice and cracked open a can of beer .
This is a job advertised by the local council, I really thought I would get through to a person. Perhaps they need to advertise for a telephonist

So should I call again? Or try their actual number and find a person, or is that too pushy? Why am I asking so many questions? Why has my brain gone on holiday and not told me? AAARRgghhh

 

[Locutus of Bored]

Oh crap just re-thinking, I never left my telephone number, surely it would not be stalking if I rang again and included that?

Is that their only method of contacting you, or did you leave other information like your email address? If they need your phone number to contact you, then yes, you should call back and give them that.

 

[jamestyler]

I'm curious, what did you actually say?

I don't blame you. I'm the same. For some reason, despite having worked on the phone and being a good telesales agent, if I get voicemail it all goes tits up. I've even left messages finishing with "Christ, I hate voicemail" and variations.

Usually they see the funny side as I make a joke out of it.

If you can call and get a person - go for it. Just say you forgot to leave your number etc. Usually the people you get on the phone are more receptive/easier to talk to.

 

[cultcross]

I spent an hour and a half this morning repeatedly trying a constantly engaged recruitment line for the privilege of leaving my name address and telephone number on an answerphone. I feel your pain.

I don't blame you. I'm the same. For some reason, despite having worked on the phone and being a good telesales agent, if I get voicemail it all goes tits up. I've even left messages finishing with "Christ, I hate voicemail" and variations.

I don't even know what you sound like, but the version in my head is priceless.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Is that their only method of contacting you, or did you leave other information like your email address? If they need your phone number to contact you, then yes, you should call back and give them that.

YES! PLAN! I shall regroup and recall and leave my telephone number and email address thus showing that I am computer friendly

I'm curious, what did you actually say?

I don't blame you. I'm the same. For some reason, despite having worked on the phone and being a good telesales agent, if I get voicemail it all goes tits up. I've even left messages finishing with "Christ, I hate voicemail" and variations.

Usually they see the funny side as I make a joke out of it.

If you can call and get a person - go for it. Just say you forgot to leave your number etc. Usually the people you get on the phone are more receptive/easier to talk to.

I have no recollection of what I said . I left my name, the job details, 'ummed' a bit, laughed at some point , pointed out there was an 'e' on the end of the street name, paused, panicked and said 'thank you'.

I spent an hour and a half this morning repeatedly trying a constantly engaged recruitment line for the privilege of leaving my name address and telephone number on an answerphone. I feel your pain.

I don't blame you. I'm the same. For some reason, despite having worked on the phone and being a good telesales agent, if I get voicemail it all goes tits up. I've even left messages finishing with "Christ, I hate voicemail" and variations.

I don't even know what you sound like, but the version in my head is priceless.

I wish I'd said 'I think voicemail is just rude!' IMHO it's a crap way of originally evaluating someone

Ok, I just rang back...
'Hi this is blah blah again, I realised I didn't leave my telephone number or email address so they are blah blah , if you need any further information please contact me'.
No 'ums', no random laughs, but I still reckon if I even get an interview for this job it will be a miracle, oh and darn I really kinda wanted it

 

[cultcross]

^ I bet you still get it, you should hear some of the voicemail messages I get at work, people start going off into their internal monologue down the phone. "No, he wont' want to know that, but maybe he might want to know what I said to him, where did I write that down?" etc etc. I think they forget it records all that

 

[Trekker4747]

Obviously you need to get a hold of this place's answering machine code.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

^ Thanks for the encouragement .
Being unemployed was a bit of a gas at first, but one can only take so much Diagnosis Murder...
Oh and on that... people who are unemployed are usually a bit depressed so what do we get to watch ~ Doctors, Diagnosis Murder, Murder She Wrote, Frost... it's like they're trying to make us psychotic .
Ok, *takes sip of beer* rant over

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Obviously you need to get a hold of this place's answering machine code.

Tis done now. My fate is in the hand of the person hearing the message having a sense of humour. See that makes no sense either ~ I'm taking a nap and starting this day again ...

 

[jamestyler]

How can you get bored of Diagnosis Murder? It's like TJ Hooker. It's so awful I have to watch every single episode and wonder why Dick Van Dyke is still alive. Though I only watched Murder She Wrote as I saw one with Andrew Robinson and I figured if I watch it enough times, it'll be repeated. Just like every show on Sky One.

Though when you're feeling low theres nothing better to watch than Jeremy Kyle. One look at the guests on that show and you feel like a God in comparison.

Plus you can play a game. One sip of beer for whenever he says "At the end of the day" two for "Where I come from." and you'll be wasted when it's over.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

How can you get bored of Diagnosis Murder? It's like TJ Hooker. It's so awful I have to watch every single episode and wonder why Dick Van Dyke is still alive. Though I only watched Murder She Wrote as I saw one with Andrew Robinson and I figured if I watch it enough times, it'll be repeated. Just like every show on Sky One.

Though when you're feeling low theres nothing better to watch than Jeremy Kyle. One look at the guests on that show and you feel like a God in comparison.

Plus you can play a game. One sip of beer for whenever he says "At the end of the day" two for "Where I come from." and you'll be wasted when it's over.

But surely it's wrong to get to the stage where you have to be home at 2.15 for your daily dose of Diagnosis Murder! I'm more intrigued by Dick van Dykes son, Steve, who surely didn't only get the gig cos his father produced the show. See !!! I know far more than I should
As for Jeremy Kyle ~ words fail me. There can't be people like that really. I would have to be wasted before it started

 

[Misfit Toy]

If television and film has taught us anything, it's that any attempt at re-recording the message will only result in leaving messages that sound progressively crazier as you go along.

I disagree. It's obvious from television and film that K'ehleyr should now break in to the office and switch out or erase the tape. She should probably take along a wacky neighbor to cause a distraction so that she can sneak in unobserved.

 

[NickInABox]

This entire thread is why I have phonephobia

 

[K'Ehleyr]

If television and film has taught us anything, it's that any attempt at re-recording the message will only result in leaving messages that sound progressively crazier as you go along.

I disagree. It's obvious from television and film that K'ehleyr should now break in to the office and switch out or erase the tape. She should probably take along a wacky neighbor to cause a distraction so that she can sneak in unobserved.

I love the wacky neighbour idea ~ you have done this before MT?

Whilst breaking in (with my skills learnt from Diagnosis Murder) I could also erase any other peoples' messages, leave just mine and disable the machine to receive any new messages... It's a perfect plan. Now I just need to know where the office is... I know I'll ring the number...

 

[Lindley]

This entire thread is why I have phonephobia

I had that for a while. It's tough to work through.

 

[the 4th hanson bro]

If television and film has taught us anything, it's that any attempt at re-recording the message will only result in leaving messages that sound progressively crazier as you go along.

I disagree. It's obvious from television and film that K'ehleyr should now break in to the office and switch out or erase the tape. She should probably take along a wacky neighbor to cause a distraction so that she can sneak in unobserved.

I love the wacky neighbour idea ~ you have done this before MT?

Whilst breaking in (with my skills learnt from Diagnosis Murder) I could also erase any other peoples' messages, leave just mine and disable the machine to receive any new messages... It's a perfect plan. Now I just need to know where the office is... I know I'll ring the number...

I wonder if Ethel Mertz is available. Sounds like the perfect sidekick.

 

[bigdaddy]

You were never going to get a job from them anyways, so no big deal.