If you currently have a ringback tone on your phone, and you are actively seeking a job . . . You may want to consider removing your ringback tone. Why you may ask, well let me tell you:
- More often than not, the songs used are inappropriate. If your song of choice talks about partying or getting drunk, what is an employer going to think?
- Many people don’t know what they are. This means that you could get a hiring manager calling you for a job interview, but instead of hearing a normal ring when they call, all they get is music. The employer may then assume that your number is bad and go onto the next applicant.
- It can be annoying or frustrating . . . The employer may not like your taste in music and if they have been bombarded with a lot of ringback tones in one day they may get frustrated and simply move on to the next person with a normal ring rather than listening to a song they hate.
In conclusion, it is a tough market, why do something that could make it harder for you to find a job.
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I think stuff like this should not have anything to do with your job skills.
I totallly agree. Save your money for a pack of gum. Your actual voicemail message needs to sound professional also.
Jenna,
I understand where you are coming from but, unfortunately what you think -does not mean “Corporate America” thinks that way. We all know there are several factors that influence hiring heads. When looking for a job you are inviting the business world to contact you. How you present yourself does effect their first impression of you.
If you are looking for a job, your goal should be to “do what it takes” to get your foot in the door. If that means having to tame some personal preferences, then that is exactly what I would recommend.
Better to swollow some pride then to be without a job – especially inthis econmy!