How to sell yourself over the phone

Hello,

In my process of networking, I somehow managed to secure multiple phone calls with small IB boutiques and even a PE shop. Now each of them said they are, quote "thinking about brining an intern on, and would like to speak with me". Now I don't have any real finance background and am not an overly outstanding candidate, I just relentlessly networked my way in.

My question is, how do I really sell myself over the phone to them and convince them I can be of an asset to their company? Anybody who has been in my position before that has landed an interview and position through a phone call? Would appreciate any and all insight on this.

Thanks all

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Look up as much about the firm/fund as possible. Showing a genuine interest in what they do never hurts.

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Know what the groups and people actually do. And as above said, know your story PERFECTLY. You will need to practice speaking it, writing it, taking a break and remembering where you stopped off so you can continue. (You should go through a phase where you sound like a robot, but once you really know your story - it should flow like a conversation)

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