What Is Likely Asked in a Pre-Screening Interview?
The pre-screening interview allows the employer to learn more about promising candidates after sorting through job applications and resumes to filter out unqualified ones. Filtering out those who do not qualify for a job saves the employer and the job candidate the time and effort of an onsite interview. Employers usually conduct pre-screening interviews over the telephone and take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The employer may schedule an onsite interview for candidates who pass the pre-screening process.
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Reasons for Application
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Employers may ask the job candidate why he wants the job. The candidate has an opportunity to mention his qualifications and experience to show the employer why he is a good fit for the organization. Answers from candidates in the pre-screening interview. will help employers evaluate the professionalism of candidates. For example, the employer may evaluate verbal communication skills for an applicant for a customer service position.
Company Knowledge
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Employers may ask the job applicant what information he has about the company, its products and history. This shows the employer how much research the applicant has done before applying.
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Availability and Schedule
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The employer may provide additional details about the job schedule, required overtime, weekends and holiday duties. This provides the candidate an opportunity to determine if the job fits his schedule. In job postings and advertisements, the description may not give detailed information about the schedule. Candidates with childcare issues or family responsibilities may find the schedule disqualifies them from the position.
Salary Expectations
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The employer may inquire about the salary expectations of job applicants to determine if the company can meet those candidate requirements. Both the employer and candidate can save time by deciding before a lengthy series of onsite interviews if salary is an issue.
Job Qualifications and Experience
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The interviewer will go over the candidate’s resume or application to discuss her experience, education and skills. A review of the information on the resume or job application can clarify the type of work the candidate has done and provide more information than is in the application. Job candidates should keep a copy of their resume on hand to review with the interviewer.
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