Sound Sharp

Imagine calling someone to discuss a possible job opportunity at one of your client companies during possibly the worst job market in at least 80 years. Do you expect lots of excitement and enthusiasm on the recipient's end of the line? I do! As i learned yesterday, people are getting so worn down that they now answer the phone very cautiously. Who knows? A bill collector could be on the line or just another agent with a lukewarm, dead end lead. As the recruiter, we need to realize that these are not normal times and folks are getting rather gun shy. As the candidate, you must remember that you cannot sound down on your luck even if you feel that way. Plain and simple, things are crappy everywhere but sounding disinterested will not help at all.