I'm currently looking for a job and making a mental plan of what to say, potential questions and answers to them etc. and I was wondering what would be the best and most fitting way to start a phone conversation with a potential employer, after the greeting of course.
I'm calling regarding a job opening as a waiter.
I'm calling about a job opening as a waiter.
Also, are these grammatically correct? I'm not a native speaker so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Best Answer
Both are equally grammatical, and both mean the same thing. Regarding is of a somewhat higher register, however. So, when applying in writing for a job as a rocket scientist, you might want to prefer it over about. But when applying by phone for a waiter job, it really does not matter, unless it happens to be an opening at Snooty Gentlemen's Club.