Careers advice
13 vital phone screen interview tips
Don't be caught napping if your dream job calls for a phone screen interview. Here's how to get prepped.
What you’ll learn
Employers use phone screen interviews to reduce the number of candidates they have to meet in person.
What is a phone screen?
Phone screen interview tips
1. Find out who you’ll be talking to
2. Charge your phone
3. Do some research, and prepare a cheat sheet
4. Confirm the time
5. Get in the zone
6. Listen, and don’t interrupt
Listen to the employer carefully, and don't jump the gun on questions.
7. Speak clearly
8. Keep your answers brief
9. Smile and be energetic
10. Have some water handy
11. Keep your objective in mind
12. Follow up after your phone screen interview
13. Jot down any immediate thoughts you have after the conversation finishes
Common NZ phone screen interview questions
1. Tell me about your past experience
Have the job listing, your CV and Trade Me Job Profile to hand while on the phone.
2. Why did you apply for this job?
3. What are your salary expectations?
4. Why are you leaving your current role?
Ragging on your old employer is a very bad look.
5. What’s your notice period?
6. What was the biggest challenge in your previous position, and how did you overcome it?
7. Do you have any questions for me?
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