SUMMARY

Phone screens are a way for employers to screen out candidates who don’t have the required skills and experience to proceed to on-site interviews. Passing a phone screen is necessary to be invited to on-site interviews, making it a key step toward obtaining a job offer. Be sure you have a good grasp of the fundamental knowledge you’ll need for the job for which you’re applying and everything you’ve mentioned in your résumé. Prepare yourself, your schedule, and your environment before taking a phone screen.