Avoid Making These Mistakes During Phone Screen Interviews

Avoid Making These Mistakes During Phone Screen Interviews

Avoid Making These Mistakes During Phone Screen Interviews.

Phone screen interviews are a company’s first step to determining which candidates won't be a good fit.

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Job search strategist Melanie L.

Denny calls phone screenings a “pivotal point in the application process” that candidates should take seriously.

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Here are five mistakes that career experts advise you avoid making in order to ensure you leave the best impression.

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DON’T take the call in an environment that’s full of distractions.

You want to be in a quiet environment where you can set up with notes and keep your full focus on the phone call.

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DON’T just wing it without any notes or preparation.

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Nerves can make it hard to perform well on the spot, which is why prepared talking points will only aid your conversation.

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DON’T try to negotiate salary expectations.

It’s okay to determine the position’s salary range so that you’re both not wasting your time, but it isn’t the time to negotiate.

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DON’T forget to project enthusiasm in your tone.

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Show enthusiasm by taking the time to research the company and job and then referencing what you know in the interview.

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DON’T forget to ask about the next steps in the hiring process.

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Ease post-interview anxiety by asking for a timeline so you know what to expect going forward.