Prepare for the most popular method, telephone screenings, by having your search and career materials with you during the call. Face-to-face screenings, typically used at job fairs, usually last only two to five minutes, so you need to make a good impression quickly. Automated screenings include completing an online form, answering a series of multiple-choice questions using a computer or touch-tone phone, or speaking into a recording device that asks pre-recorded questions. Screeners are trained to look for information that might disqualify the candidate. The candidate's goal is to be invited for further interviews or continue to the next step. To meet that goal, be prepared to exhibit examples of the skills necessary to perform the position and to explain any discrepancies in your employment history. It is often very helpful to practice answering common interview questions with a co-worker or friend before an official interview , if not a supervisor, who is willing to give you feedback on your answers and on how you come across.
How do I prepare for a screening interview?
