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Questions worksheet (recruiter-screen)

Application process Medium Seen in real interview

How should you prepare for the recruiter screen? (see solution for relevant worksheet)

The type of recruiter screen calls vary tremendously. Some of these calls will be completely procedural (i.e., the hiring manager has already picked you for the interview and the recruiter will only ask about your availability and interest in the role). Other recruiter screens are more serious and require significant prep time. Before a recruiter screen, make sure you have clear answers to the following:


Personally, I find it easier to prepare answers to these questions in a spreadsheet, so check out my google sheet template if you are interested in filling in your responses.


  • Tell me about yourself (2-5 min summary). This part should make it clear why you are a good fit for the role you are applying to.

  • What are you looking for in your new job?

  • Why are you leaving your current company?

  • Why do you want to work for us? (company you are applying to?)

  • Describe a project you currently working on (without technical details – communicate why it is important for business)

  • Prepare a few more projects in case they ask for more.

  • Make sure you can speak to any of the projects listed on your resume – recruiters sometimes will randomly choose a bullet point from your resume and ask you to talk about it.

  • Prepare several questions to ask, especially about the hiring process and the company


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