MIAMI, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TracFone®, one of
America's leading no-contract cell phone service providers, and
Dress for Success® are teaming up to expand the Success is Calling™
program. Piloted in 2015, Success is Calling is a program that
provides women with the knowledge and resources to help them thrive
during the interview process, with emphasis on the critical first
step to employment – the phone interview.
As a result of the Success is Calling program in 2015, the
majority of the 300 graduates landed a job, and in 2016 the program
is expected to reach twice as many women. To help support the
program, throughout the month of April TracFone is donating 20
percent of its handset sales at Walmart, up to $525,000, to Dress for Success to equip women
with the tools and skills needed to build successful, long-term
careers.
"We're proud to partner with Dress for Success for a second year
to provide more women with access to the Success is Calling
program," said a representative from TracFone. "Phone interviews
continue to be an integral part of the job interview process, so
having proper phone interview training and a reliable cell phone is
paramount."
According to a recent survey of HR managers and working
professionals conducted by TracFone, an interview candidate's phone
etiquette is increasingly critical to advancement in the interview
process:
- First Impressions Stick: 85 percent say that first
impressions made via phone interviews follow the applicant through
the entire interview process.
- Phone Etiquette is Critical: 89 percent say a candidate
with great phone etiquette will move up the consideration list
faster than those without it.
- Confidence Counts: 82 percent use phone interviews to
gauge a candidate's confidence in their professional
capabilities.
- Key to Job Success: 82 percent say phone skills are key
to landing and maintaining a job.
The Success is Calling curriculum focuses on interview skills
and phone etiquette that helps prepare women as they search and
interview for jobs – and will be offered to participants of Dress
for Success' "Going Places Network" at 30 affiliate locations
across the country. Upon completion of the program, TracFone is
also providing each graduate with a smartphone and year of service
for support as they prepare to enter the workforce.
"So many women excelled and found meaningful career paths as a
result of the Success is Calling program last year," said
Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for
Success. "We're thrilled to team-up with TracFone again this year
to expand the program, providing women with recruitment advice as
well as the technology needed to attain successful employment."
For more information on Success is Calling, interview tips and
graduate testimonials, please visit TFSuccessisCalling.com.
TracFone offers 4G LTE nationwide coverage on America's largest
and most dependable networks with affordable phones from leading
manufacturers, such as LG and Samsung, and airtime service plans
starting as low as $19.99 for 90 days
– an average cost of just $7 per
month.** With no activation or cancellation fees, customers can
change no-contract plans as often as needs change without
penalties.
About TracFone Wireless
TracFone is a no-contract
cellphone service provider owned by TracFone Wireless, Inc.,
America's largest prepaid no-contract cell phone provider. TracFone
Wireless is a subsidiary of América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V. ("AMX")
(BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; Nasdaq: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL). AMX is the
leading provider of telecommunication services in Latin America.
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an
international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to
achieve economic independence by providing a network of support,
professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive
in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for
Success has expanded to almost 145 cities in 20 countries. To date,
Dress for Success has helped more than 925,000 women work towards
self-sufficiency. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
About The Success is Calling Survey
This survey was
commissioned by TracFone and conducted by Survata, an independent
research firm in San Francisco.
Survata interviewed 1001 online respondents between March 07, 2016 and March
14, 2016. For further information, visit
www.survata.com.
*Donation of smartphones and cell phone service valued at up
to $100,000.
**Based on
90-day/60-minute/$19.99 airtime
service plan. A month equals 30 days.
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