{"id":2209,"date":"2014-03-10T08:38:34","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T13:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/academic-medicine\/?p=2209"},"modified":"2016-10-06T14:20:28","modified_gmt":"2016-10-06T19:20:28","slug":"10-questions-recruiters-ask-in-a-screening-interview-from-monster-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/academic-medicine\/10-questions-recruiters-ask-in-a-screening-interview-from-monster-com\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Questions Recruiters Ask In a Screening Interview from Monster.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"question-mark-280x300\"<\/a>Ring. Ring. You get a call from a recruiter. You have been waiting for this one! You are a candidate who is actively seeking a new role. It has been awhile since you have taken a call from a recruiter. After all, you have been at the same company for 10 years. You don\u2019t know the rules anymore. You don\u2019t have any idea what they are going to ask.<\/p>\n

Is this you? Don\u2019t panic. What the recruiter is doing is screening you. They need to know some basic things about you. Realize they don\u2019t have a ton of time to talk, so they just want to get to know if you are a fit for the role they are calling about.<\/p>\n

I know that as a candidate, the recruitment process can be frustrating. How? I have been one. It is frustrating, long, and the end result can be very disappointing. I have learned over the years, it is best to be honest about what you want. It is important not to waste each other\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

The things they are going to ask in the screen are very simple. You can count some (if not all of these) 95% of the time. Have your answers ready. Once you get past this, the interview process starts.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Are You Working Right Now?\u00a0It WILL get asked. It is a simple answer. Yes or no. Just be honest. If you are doing consulting work, that is okay also. Just tell recruiter what you are working on right now.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0What Kinds of Positions Are You Interested In?\u00a0This is a trick question. If you applied for a certain role, you need to answer the question accordingly. Don\u2019t compromise though. If you want to be a manager, tell them that. If the role isn\u2019t for a manager, you may not get a call back. Apply to roles that interest you and you are qualified to do.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0What Happened at Your Last\u00a0Company?\u00a0This is your moment. Know your story. If you got laid off, it is okay. It happens. Tell them that. If you quit, give them a good reason. If you were fired, well, spin your answer a bit. Things happen.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0How Much Money Do You Want\/\u00a0Need?\u00a0What is your bottom line? Know it. Don\u2019t compromise, and don\u2019t be afraid to tell. It is always good to ask \u201cwhat is in the budget\u201d. Be prepared when recruiters ask you what you made at your last role. If you want more, then be able to explain why you are worth more.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0What Is Your Timeframe?\u00a0Recruiters need to know. Are you interviewing? Are you available in 2 weeks? Do you have some graduate classes to take? Are you going on vacation? Most recruiters will need you right away. If you have your resume out there, then be prepared to go to work.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Are You Willing To Relocate?\u00a0Yes or no. Only you know the answer to that question. Don\u2019t be afraid to say No.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0What Hours Are You Able to Work?\u00a0Some jobs are 40 hours a week. Some are 20 hours a week. Some will require weekends and nights. What are you willing and ABLE to work?<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Are You Willing To Travel and if So how Much?\u00a0Are you a road warrior or are you not? You should know this answer.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0What Do You Know About Our\u00a0Company?\u00a0HUGE question. Do your research. Know what the company does. Know what their financials look like. Know what products they are offering.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Do You Want to Work in a Remote Office or On-site?\u00a0More and more people are working virtual these days. What are you willing to do?<\/p>\n

You probably could have guessed most of these questions. Before you send out your resume, know these answers inside and out because if you get contacted, they will get asked.<\/p>\n

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