Chapter 1: Passing the Phone Screen

In this video we'll go over one of the most common places smart job seekers get stuck in the hiring process: the phone screen. We'll go over the secrets to passing the phone screen and go over some overall tips for interviewing.

In this chapter you'll learn about:

  • The 3 essential answers you should provide in every interview
  • How to answer the question, "So tell me about yourself?"
  • 3 common mistakes most interviewees make
  • The co-worker hack to ease your nerves  

Chapter 1

Passing the Screening Interview

  1. The purpose of the screening interview
  2. Most common mistakes candidates make
  3. Answering: "So tell me about yourself?"

Chapter 1.2

The 3 Essential Questions

  1. The 3 questions you should answer during any interview
  2. The co-worker hack 

Chapter Resource: Recruiter Cheat Sheet

Download the recruiter cheat sheet to follow along throughout the lesson. You can also use the cheat sheet to remind you of these best practices during your interview.

Chapter Reading: 3 Ways to Improve at the Phone Screen Interview

A short post that provides a few additional tips on how to navigate the phone-screen interview. The post also includes an unusual  technique I discovered from Tony Robbins for easing my nerves before the phone screen.

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