Scheduling an interview

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Janeausten

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I just recently heard back from a dental school about an interview. When I called to schedule a date, nobody picked up. The answering machine stated, "Due to the high call volume, we suggest you do not leave a message. At the tone, record your message." However, the interviews are scheduled at a first-come-first-serve basis. Should I leave a message anyway due to the nature of my call?
 
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This happened to me with Roseman, it took forever but eventually, whichever school you are calling, they will pick up
 
I just recently heard back from a dental school about an interview. When I called to schedule a date, nobody picked up. The answering machine stated, "Due to the high call volume, we suggest you do not leave a message. At the tone, record your message." However, the interviews are scheduled at a first-come-first-serve basis. Should I leave a message anyway due to the nature of my call?

Listen to the instructions. Don't leave a message, just call back until someone picks up. If this school sent you an interview invite, they're obviously holding a spot open for you on one of their upcoming days.

If this school is Roseman, try calling them early in the morning when their office first opens. That's when I had success getting through.