Author Question: In an attempt to gain access to a formal organization, you have found a sponsor, sent a letter, and ... (Read 163 times)

809779 · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

In an attempt to gain access to a formal organization, you have found a sponsor, sent a letter, and spoken with the director by phone. You are now ready for the meeting and you should do each of the following except for

a. going to the meeting prepared so that you can speak with the director from an informed position
b. flattering the director, with compliments on his or her attire, hairstyle, and anything else you can think of
c. asking for any procedures manuals or reports that may assist in your research
d. being sure to use the right words of encouragement and your best interviewing skills

Question 2

After you have identified a sponsor and sent a letter to a formal organization stating your interest in research, a phone call is typically the next step in the process. You have agreed upon a time and day for the phone call, and at the appointed time, you call. The director will not take your call. In this case you should do which of the following?

a. forget that specific organization as a target of your research because if the director will not take your call now, you cannot expect much from him or her once the research begins
b. keep calling back until your call is taken by the director
c. ask to speak the director's assistant and make an appointment for a meeting
d. find another sponsor and see if you have better luck getting access to the director