Impress during the call so you’re invited to do the same in person.

Too often, well-qualified candidates trip themselves up on the phone screen interview.

But not you. At this stage, you will likely deal with someone in human resources whose role is to pave the way for the hiring manager to decide which candidates to bring in for a more serious discussion. He or she is tasked with gaining basic information about multiple candidates and making initial judgments about personality, temperament, communications style, salary expectations and more. Follow these tips for a successful outcome.

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