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Phone screen questions

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Below are lists of possible questions to ask candidates during a phone screen or interview.


Phone screen questions

  • 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?

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