Having Submitted Several Job Applications, Thomas Is an Active Job

Multiple Choice

Having submitted several job applications, Thomas is an active job seeker. Which of the following is the best advice for Thomas?

A) Inform your children or roommates that they must answer the phone promptly to avoid missing any job calls.
B) Stop using voice mail to screen calls because employers are likely to find voice mail unprofessional.
C) If you put your cell phone number on your application, answer the cell phone only if your location is appropriate.
D) If you use an answering machine, have someone with a clear, professional speaking voice record your outgoing message.