Phone screen questions

Below is a list of possible questions to ask candidates during a phone screen.

• Tell me about your relevant experience and how it relates to available position.
• What about this position attracted you to apply?
• How are your skills a match for this job?
• Verify candidate meets minimum requirements for position.
• Why are you looking to leave your current job?
• Confirm minimum salary requirements.
• Describe your style of work.

• Does the candidate have questions?

Interview questions

Below is a list of possible questions to ask candidates during an interview screen.

• Can you please tell me a little about yourself?
• Why did you leave your previous employer (or why are you leaving your present job)?
• What particular skills or experiences make you the best match for this position?
• Where does this position fall along your career path?
• What aspects of your previous position did you find most professionally challenging?
• What are your greatest strengths?
• What kinds of professional development would make you a more-effective worker?
• What can you tell me about our company and industry?
• What do/did you like most and least about your present/most recent job?
• What was one of the toughest problems you ever solved? What process did you go through to solve it?
• How do you analyze different options to determine which is the best alternative? 

• How have you approached solving a problem that initially seemed insurmountable?

• Tell me what isn't on your resume.
• Has your perception of this job opportunity changed based on our interview?
• Do you have any questions? Can you think of anything else you'd like to add?