What’s inside Phone Screen Interview Meeting Template:

1🙂 The Basics

Keep it simple and start with phone interview questions that verify the information.

• Can you describe your background?
• Why are you looking for a new job?
• Where are you in your job search process?
• When could you start working?

2💰Salary expectations

This is an important question to ask early because it sheds light on the candidate’s expectations and whether they are making more than what you expect to offer

• What is your salary at your current job?
• How much would you like to earn in this position?
• Are there specific benefits that are important to you?
• Would it be a deal breaker for you if we don’t offer _____ benefit?

3💪 Desire for the job

Evaluate their work style and interest in this job, along with their motivation for leaving their last one.

• What reasons do you have for leaving your most recent job?
• What attracted you to apply for this position?
• Describe your current job responsibilities.
• What motivates you in a job?
• Do you have specific questions about this role?

4💭 Knowledge of the company

These give you a clue about whether the interviewee took the time to do some company research.

• What attracted you to our organization?
• What do you know about our products or services?
• Do you use our products or services?
• What size firms have you worked in (small, medium, large), and do you have a preference?

5 🚩 Issues with the resume

Be sure to raise any concerns or red flags that came up when you read the job candidate’s resume and cover letter.

• What skills have you recently gained or strengthened?
• How are your skills a match for this job?
• What did you do during the yearlong gap in your employment? (If they have an employment gap.)
• Did your internship at _____ give you specific experience to apply to this job? (If they’re a recent college graduate.)