Call your bank
Sort out that account question without getting lost in phone menus.
the scenario
try to:
- Explain what you need help with
- Verify your identity when asked
- Confirm the resolution
- Ask if there's anything else to do
How the call starts
In murmur, First National picks up. This is the first thing you hear.
them
Thanks for calling First National. I've got your account up - what's the question?
What to cover
- Explain what you need help with
- Verify your identity when asked
- Confirm the resolution
- Ask if there's anything else to do
Write these down before you dial. Build a script for this call with your own details.
Rehearse it once first
Reading a checklist is the easy part. Saying it to someone who answers back is where calls go wrong. In murmur you make this call out loud, the other side reacts, and afterwards you see which of these goals you hit.
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