6 Big Questions to Ask the Recruiter in a Job Interview Screen

[@andylacivita]

Hey Folks, join me for the video on amping up your interview game! These questions are must-asks in the SCREEN and are tailored so you can get the information up front and use it to your advantage through the entire interview process. And, make sure to SUB so you don't miss my weekly video releases plus Live Office Hours on Thursdays!

[@ellenchow6603]

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[@johnmaritato3587]

I literally just got off the phone with a recruiter. Here are some of her reactions after I asked these questions: "Wow! No one ever asked that before. Great question." "That's a really good question. You really know exactly what to ask." I was going to tell her to thank Andy, but I think I'll wait till she's job hunting, then send her the link to this video. Great stuff boss!

[@andylacivita]

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[@NathonHay]

Notes - Questions for Recruiter 1. Why is the position open? Did someone quit or get fired? 2. Have you tried to fill it internally? Am I up against someone inside? What are they lacking? 3. How long has the position been open? Is anyone desparate to get this position filled? Have any of the requirements changed from the posting? 4. Are there any other candidates you are interviewing for this position? Where are they in the process? How are they doing? What are your reservations with hiring those people? 5. What are the actual keys to hiring? What precisely do you need? 6. Where are you finding your candidates? I want to know because I'm in the middle of a job search. I love your company, but if something doesn't work out I'm always looking for different ways to circulate my credentials and possible surface my next job.

[@andylacivita]

Thanks Nathon!

[@EarlMcDowellJr]

​@andylacivita This is one of your Top 5 videos. The shared information in this video is golden.

[@BSuttonQuaid]

After watching the entire video, you might want to revisit certain sections. I know I like to rewatch specific content to study Andy's wisdom on the topic! Here are links to the specific sections if you want to revisit them: 0:23 Why open? 1:05 Internal candidates? 1:50 How long? 5:10 Candidate issues? 6:07 Keys to hire? 7:56 Sources?

[@andylacivita]

LOL. Nice one Brian.

[@thministered1]

Ask right out the shoot. Why is the position open? Did they fire someone? Are they growing? Have they considered hiring from within? Am I competing with an internal employee? How long has it been open? What can they live without? Get a sense why it’s been open. What has been missing in the other candidates? Highlight what you can do they don’t. What’s the actual key to hiring?stuff stuff stuff they want. Look at the top requirements. 2-3 are really important requirements. Sources? Where are they getting their employees? Well as you can see I’m on a job hunt.

[@TheMikeyPat]

Great summary of the video!

[@devinharrison-jones6203]

So I am absolute trash at job interviews yet I am so big at naturally asking these types of questions in other settings.... This completely reshaped my mindset of the job interview process. Needed this bigtime. Thanks so much! Not sure why but I had this sort of mind erasing anxiety when it comes to job interviews.

[@andylacivita]

You got this Devin! Go get 'em!

[@jonathancarter2347]

After using what you teach in your resume building and interview vids, I've been getting more first and second interviews... 3 this week! Thanks Andy. I recommend you to anyone I know that's in the search.

[@Fiveleafclover180]

These questions are god-send. They help save time and expose haphazard recruiters.

[@AB-el5oy]

This was amazing!!!!! Literally watched this right before my interview. The question about the other candidates I NEVER thought to ask before and it gave me more insight than any question I've ever asked. Thank you!

[@gouravmahapatra423]

A B How did the recruiter respond to your questions in this case?

[@alkach8613]

Why is it open? Yes! 👍🏻 Internal? ...depends on company type and position. How long? ...depends and on answers above. Candidates issues? ...good idea 👍🏻 Keys to position/ hire? 👍🏻 Sources? Not usually Love the KZbin Vids. Thank you Andy 🙏🏻

[@andylacivita]

Yes and yes and you’re welcome!

[@lightingbird]

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[@andylacivita]

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[@andylacivita]

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[@andylacivita]

Antonio Stevens outstanding! Welcome aboard!

[@LaloMartins]

When I'm applying as a software developer I never ask why the position is open, because tech companies are basically eternally hiring developers, it's just a thing. For other positions yes, though.

[@ARIES9327]

I asked all those questions but I wasn't sure if I am doing the right thing. I am glad that I came across your video. Thanks.

[@qualityman1965]

Hey Andrew. I have seen a job that I really wanted for months and the ATS or some HR person did not think I am worthy. The job continued to appear so I decided to find out who the president is and emailed him my resune with a one line message. This was last Friday. Today, Monday, I got a call for a telephone interview. How awesome is that? I will keep you posted on what the result is. Cheers.

[@andylacivita]

Outstanding. THIS is why I recommend boss hunting! Good luck!!🍀👍

[@hadrianaugustus3547]

How did it go?

[@qualityman1965]

@@hadrianaugustus3547 Went fine. It's just the HR doing their thing and will get back to me sometime this week. Thanks for asking

[@l8diva]

How did it go?

[@daliamichail9967]

Great content as always! However in many cases the screening interview is done by a more junior person and in many cases by third party who just wants to assert the very basic questions and will probably not have the answers to many questions

[@andylacivita]

True. Squeeze in what you can and get as much as you can!!

[@chris-zu6sf]

I'm preparing for my screening tomorrow to apply for a 'contract to hire' position. Thank you for the pointers!

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome!

[@mohamedenatighk]

Thanks ❤

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome!

[@rontehrani9746]

Andy, would you recommend to ask these 6 questions from a HR manager or hiring official or just a Recruiter?

[@andylacivita]

Whoever is Doing the screen.

[@rontehrani9746]

@@andylacivita Perfect! I have been wondering how do I manage my screening questions .vs interview questions. This helps out a lot!

[@fkp1692]

Why is this job open? Are you recruiting internally for this position? How long has the position been open? (May want to get a sense of why it's been open that long also) If the job description has been open for a while, what has been missing in the other candidates that you've interviewed? What are the most important qualities that you're looking for in the candidate? Where are you sourcing your job candidates? (If they ask why you want to know that then say... Well the company and this position are very attractive to me, but I am interviewing currently and I want to know how I can circulate my credentials and find my next dream job.

[@Buzan321]

What if the recruiter won't go into any details and state that that info is confidential? What is the best way to respond to their push back?

[@vdavis8596]

Yes, I ask this question all the time

[@andylacivita]

V Davis great to hear it V! 👍

[@SaintLaurent9269]

i got beatout for a job by an internal candidate. It came down to me and the internal candidate. The interview process to 3 1/2 months. I should of watched this youtube video !!!

[@andylacivita]

Yes, and also my video on how to beat out the internal candidate. I have one on that too!

[@capemthembu]

Hi guys I have an interview tomorrow and I received an email with this info " please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting" How to answer.....

[@jasmintanabe]

This video is so helpful!

[@andylacivita]

So glad to hear!!

[@ashley2812]

HR answered without me asking that the position is open because they are growing

[@andylacivita]

valeska Guzman that’s wonderful Valeska. Make sure to ask the other questions too!

[@eraserrx]

This is for someone who is shopping for a job. But for someone who needs a job, I don't think they'll ask such detail questions.

[@andylacivita]

Ask them anyway.

[@TheCustomer]

I have a feeling that these questions will make the recruiters uncomfortable and probably you wont get the job.

[@andylacivita]

I have a feeling you're not too familiar with recruiters.

[@cleidsonn]

Really nice video. Extremely useful info. Thanks for sharing this with us, Andrew. Do you have a video about how to proceed when you know there are internal candidates? I'm really curious about the "funky" things you briefly mentioned. I'm quite sure this situation happened to me recently. Thanks.

[@andylacivita]

Cleidson Alves not specifically but I would suggest watching my video on multiple candidates. I released it a week or two ago. The internal candidates one is coming.

[@cleidsonn]

Thanks, @@andylacivita

[@alexjelassie9810]

You're awesome! Thank you

[@andylacivita]

Thank you Alex!

[@timisa58]

So, after the position requirements have been changed, the employer doesn't go back to review the candidates who may have been previously ignored? Recruiters do not go back to previous candidates? Also, do recruiters lie? Of course some do. Some of these questions, for example, how many have you interviewed? Do you have anyone else you are considering? Will they honestly answer?

[@andylacivita]

Yes and yes.

[@rajeevnarayanan9891]

Excellent stuff sir..Can you make a video on resume making..different types considering human capabilities. Excellent, good,average human capabilities resume make

[@andylacivita]

Rajeev Narayanan check my resume playlist Rajeev. Loads there to cover what you need!

[@sultankhan2739]

Do I need to wait till the end of phone interview when the recruiter invites questions or start asking in the beginning of the interview?

[@andylacivita]

Wait until the invite you to ask your questions. Good luck!!

[@aydinjalilov2328]

Andrew, I enjoy your videos and I think you are doing a great job and I really think that you should have more views. Your content is so great and unique. I have received mail from a group leader of the department at the company I have applied for a job. He asked me if I am available Monday for a phone call. He wants to ask me about my background and tell me about the position. I was happy and agreed. The day later one of my co-workers sent me message telling me he got a call from some other person in that company who happens to be a senior engineer with extensive background and asked him about me. And my coworker said only positive things about me and recommended me for that job. I am pretty active on linkedin and couple days before this happened I added a person who works for the same company. And after the e-mail I received I wrote him and he actually told me that he will be on the call as well. I am puzzled and don't know whether to think about this just as a phone screening or an actual job interview. These guys are not recruiters. They are engineers and the people who I will work with if I am hired. Do these tips apply if the interviewers are not the recruiting managers? And how common it is to contact coworkers even though I did not list them as my reference? Thank you.

[@andylacivita]

Great question. I would suggest not to overthink this. You’ll be interviewing with 2 people who can assess your fit and skills. All the interviewing tips I’ve given you apply.

[@aydinjalilov2328]

@@andylacivita Great. Thanks a lot.

[@anavaleriacastaneda2051]

are these questions applicable if am inquiring to an internship ? I HAVE 0 WORIKING EXPERIENCE?

[@andylacivita]

They sure are.

[@lorderectus1849]

Looks like I have to write a book questions and answers to pass the interview test!

[@lorderectus1849]

But I bet they wouldn’t except if you opened that book at the interview!

[@EmmaDee]

That happened to me two years ago and would you believe two years later, they’ve called me again??

[@andylacivita]

Nice. Hey, where you been??? 😂

[@joniheisenberg6691]

Most likely they are not going to answer if there are issues with other candidates. Companies are overly cautious. This question needs to be more diplomatically phrased.

[@TheTinnin]

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[@andylacivita]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Yes, I'm Italian! 100%. Do you mean more specifically????

[@TheTinnin]

@@andylacivita where in the US are you from

[@andylacivita]

@@TheTinnin Chicago!!!

[@TheTinnin]

@@andylacivita No wonder you're so affable and genuine!!!

[@andylacivita]

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[@EricKorbly]

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[@andylacivita]

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[@tarcisioma]

Andrew, thanks for this video. I finally got an opportunity I was looking for a few years. This guidance was of much help. The interviewer actually asked me “How did you get this well prepared for the interview?” Again, thank you! Please keep this beautiful work of yours!

[@andylacivita]

Love to hear this and huge congratulations!!!🎉🎈🎊🍾

[@pedrogarces6876]

Amazing tips! I agree that these questions are key to understand. Information is powerful.

[@crodymi6878]

30 seconds into the video and I love this guy, lol

[@andylacivita]

2 seconds after I read your comment, I love you back!!! 👊👊👊

[@NoShadowOfDoubt1]

One reason for the position to be open is whistle blowers and employees who are denied the right to work in a fraud free environment, so the boss got his team of puppies who play with him but that one does not follow the game ... he is canned!

[@sonriephotography9680]

Thank you. You’ve been an amazing help to me. Multiple interviews and following your priceless advice, it all paid off 🎉🎉🎉.

[@andylacivita]

YAAAEESSSSSS! Yeah! So glad to hear!

[@Makeuplover93s]

Each time they said that they are filing the positions because of the growth is a lie. How I know this? Because no one works in the department and they are filing the entire team. Doesn't this say sth about the organizational culture

[@andylacivita]

It’s good to be observant!

[@cleidsonn]

Andrew, would you suggest to ask these questions on a cold call? Do you like the idea of a cold call? I've seen some job posts with the telephone number of the hiring manager. What's your thoughts on this?

[@elizc.6356]

Amazing tips, gonna use them on my interview tomorrow, thank you!!!

[@andylacivita]

Great to hear!!!

[@haasan9360]

“She didn’t double the candidates, she quintupled it” am I the only one who hears this word for the first time ever! “QUINTUPLE” 🤨

[@andylacivita]

😂

[@lunendiaye13]

Last time I used this word, I got looked at weird. I come from a French speaking background, so I assumed Americans don't use this word much

[@magdalenaoj2081]

Hi Andrew! Love your channel! I got a phone interview/screen a week ago, but I was caught off guard because I was not contacted by the recruiter to schedule a call, so when I answered my phone I got on a call for a phone interview...I don’t think I was ready for it and still interviewed, sent a thank you email afterwards, however I was supposed to get notified by recruiter before Wednesday (which is tomorrow), I don’t know if I should send a follow up email and check with him again.

[@andylacivita]

If that ever happens again, let the person know you’re busy and set a time so you can prep. Wait until early next week to contact them again!

[@J4ME5_]

I am just so grateful for the service you provide. You truly are a gift, thank you.

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Great point to ask how long the position has been open. This may seem like it doesn't matter but you're right! And, the interview is a great time to take advantage of the opportunity to get more information about the company to ensure you really want to work there. Cheers!

[@andylacivita]

Always appreciate you stopping by!

[@raymondezell7817]

Very, very good. Thank you.

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome!!

[@gouribhalerao]

if you ask why is this position open and they tell you because the current employee is not good enough, is it a red flag?

[@andylacivita]

That specific response is not a red flag. I called that honesty. Now, it’s up to you to ask the appropriate questions about why their employee is not strong enough. You also need to dig at the employer as to what the employer could have done to make the employee stronger. If they say nothing, Then you need to dig at the employer as to what they could have done in the recruitment process to better detect this employee would not be strong enough. The point here is to get at the actual root of the issue!

[@gouribhalerao]

@@andylacivita wow, thanks a lot for a quick and elaborate response Andy! I am big fan for many years. Really appreciate all your advice 🙏

[@andylacivita]

@@gouribhalerao wonderful to hear. By the way, I have a live show today at 11 am CDT Or I’m discussing 26 particular questions you should be asking employers right now. Some of them are related to the resources, so you might wanna check it out or join me at 11 or at least catch the replay!

[@gouribhalerao]

@@andylacivita ohh many thanks for letting me know ...I will be definitely watching the replay 👍

[@aqualanepickleball]

Can you ask these questions in a follow up email after initial phone contact with a recruiter? Or should a voice call be more appropriate to get real time answers

[@andylacivita]

I would only ask these questions live. No email. No voicemail.

[@AaronLinson]

Andrew, just found you today. How do you let employers know you can do a job when you are blind.

[@andylacivita]

Aaron, great question. Candidly, unless you need to be driving a motor vehicle or something that requires sight for safety reasons, you should be every bit as equipped to do a great job as someone who sees with both eyes. I would honestly use the exact same techniques I've provided to everyone else. At some point in the process, you'll need to let them know you are blind, but oftentimes, by that point, you would have already shown the employer you are an ace!

[@AaronLinson]

@@andylacivita thank you for the advice. Can you also do a video on cover letters? I'm applying for a bunch of remote positions and I'm really not sure what to do with a cover letter or what even needs to be in it. Ironically, I have been losing my vision for the past year and yet I'm a very hands-on person so I have never learned things it's really hard. I would love to MOU as a recruiting agent myself about an issue I'm having. Please email me at [e-mail]. Thanks

[@andylacivita]

Aaron, I do have entire playlists on my KZbin channel. Simply type in the search bar or however you access that via your device and enter whatever you're looking for on my channel. There are 170 videos or so and I have covered it all.

[@turboduckhead6179]

You are getting a thumbs up for the 1st question!

[@andylacivita]

Great to hear and thank you!

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@andylacivita Thank you, Andy!

[@mariaumme1387]

your questions are really good but when I think about the Real Estate industry in Dubai. It's really common that the positions are open or let me put in the way what we can ask to the recruiters when you will be working on commission bases rather than monthly salary?

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[@andylacivita]

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