EASILY PASS The Phone Screen Interview

[@lytaylor1204]

For my current job, the first phone interview was not scheduled. The recruiter just called me up out of the blue. I was shopping at Target. Luckily I already had my headphones in so I could hear them very clearly and the mic blocked out ambient noise. And it was on a weekday morning, at the height of the pandemic, so Target was mostly empty. And it was a very casual phone conversation, not a full-blown interview. But you should see me crouching in the middle of the towels aisle (the most quiet section I could find) trying to do a phone screening interview 😅

[@CassThompsonConsulting]

well towels DO absorb sound so good choice!

[@lytaylor1204]

🤣🤣 I didn't even think of that

[@brendaechols5929]

🤣🤣🤣

[@O.G.BFrmDaWstSd]

No matter how long you’ve been in the workplace, Interviews are NEVER fun, and Phone Screens are even Worse !

[@sieracol]

May I know the type of headphones plz 👀

[@TheOneHandedCooksman]

For my job, when I picked up the phone, I was extremely respectful, answered all questions with detail (but not too much to bore the interviewer), and whenever I was asked a question that were either yes or no, I trailed "Ma'am" onto them to be respectful. A month later in the office and here I am sitting 20ft from her desk in the developers section. 😁 I watched your videos before ever seeing this video, and part of my success is definitely credited towards you! Thanks for all the content you put out here. For those who are hesitant about trying some of her guidelines, yes they really do work and you'll never know how much they truly work if you don't try it.

[@outroseok]

I passed my phone screening and now I have an in person interview tomorrow, I am very nervous but also proud of myself for getting past the first step of the hiring process. Wish me luck, I'm trying to prepare as much as I can so I'm not caught off guard by any questions they may ask!

[@crissycattuzzo1460]

How did it go?

[@fivecentpadilla5830]

I'm putting my foot back in the water, after working for a company for over 20 years. I really appreciate these tips.

[@cwood_den]

Just had a great phone screen yesterday and it mirrored this format exactly. On point Cass!

[@sophieeemonroe3261]

Hello Cass, your videos have been so precious to me! 💕 I've followed many of your advices, and now I've finally got the job of my dreams. I'm ready to start working as an analyst for one of the best makeup companies in the world. Thank you so much!!!

[@dchoppohewings9416]

Hello I’m 16 this will be my first phone interview but I’m scared bc this my first time getting a job 😅

[@KelyaBeke]

Hope you got it!! Good luck with all your future interviews!! YOU GOT THIS! Ps: I’m 33 and still scared during interviews hehe…

[@J3nnycat]

I was all set for the phone interview with my bullet point notes…tomorrow I have the in person interview and of course can’t take those same notes. My issue is I struggle with brain fog and it gives me HUGE anxiety. I’m so afraid I’m going to fumble my way through tomorrow…. I know employers want confident employees, and I am at what I do, but in interviews that doesn’t always come across. Do interviewers make allowances for nervousness?

[@YerosaDERIBE]

I have a phone screening interview tonight today. Wish me luck. It's my first time in my life

[@Blackronin357]

I have a phone interview coming this week for company program that has stiff competition. I over think things and like to do recon, so this video has been helpful in giving foresight.

[@safesoundequine8511]

I had the most insane screen recently. They absolutely steamrolled me the whole time, barked questions and talked over my answers, did not offer me a chance to ask questions. Absolutely terrible

[@owningyourfinances]

I'm sorry you experienced this. You have to wonder why they were doing interviews. Do they not know we're interviewing them as well? Obviously they gave out a lot of red flags there, so if nothing came of it, you could say that you probably dodged a bullet.

[@brendaechols5929]

Phone screen walking the dog 🐕 🤣🤣 I did a phone screen laying on the floor 🤣🤣

[@prafullitmedi6830]

Hi Cassandra... Well I Better call you Professor. Well I'm one of your students from CSUF from the year 2020, and ever since I've been following your career development videos. I want to thank you because there was one coach I had honestly been following and that was your videos. Yes, it took a while to land a good job but your videos were getting me jobs and for the one that I am currently working for, I am pretty happy with it. Please feel free to share my experience in one of your videos if you would like to but if you do, please tag me if possible. I would want to watch that video/short. Thank you once again.

[@selenophile1010]

I had a phone screening with hr and she said she would call agin if my CV is shortlisted?? Can someone from HR please tell me what does it mean . Also it's been a week and the HR haven't called back and now I'm worried

[@crystalmorgan9118]

Hi Cassandra, is it ok to ask what the base salary is in a phone screening interview

[@NoHandleTexas]

No

[@naniv]

Thank you! Have mine tomorrow wish me luck

[@naniv]

passed the screener interview, but didnt make it through the next one. Have another phone screen tomorrow.

[@staceybryceadams9276]

Thank you for the tips! I have a phone interview today with an IT recruiter for a banking organization, although I've never worked in one.

[@ctkalec]

Cassandra, you are amazing! Congratulations on your videos!

[@sebillekyt]

Thank you for this, it was quite helpful and to the point! It's great hearing straightforward advice.

[@tf3496]

Great tips Cass! Could you speak to sending a thank you email after the initial phone screen? Thanks!

[@bymilliebphotography8249]

I have one for next week and your advice is pure gold. Thank you!!

[@dmrant]

You provide such practical tips for job interviews.

[@sukhkaur444]

This was helpful!

[@dorise.lugoramirez8745]

I will have my first interview soon. I am going to try everything that you recommend.🎉

[@mundarakisa]

Love this content, thank you for sharing!

[@dan_vs_himself]

Thank you for this! I really appreciate it!

[@blackbette07]

What happens if my voice sounds lousy over devices?

[@charlesstaudt2077]

HELLO DEAR TEACHER, FROM NOW ON I BEGAN TO FOLLOW YOU 👏👏👏 CHARLES STAUDT FROM BRAZIL 🇧🇷

[@kgaugeloleope6066]

Thank You

[@flirtuall78]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@alvin.lawrence]

I've had phone screens where they didn't really ask me anything except what size team I manage and what are my salary requirements. For both, I managed a larger team than the role and was at the higher end of the salary range. Neither of those companies invited me for an interview.

[@nicksparta9580]

So would you mention a lower range the next time?

[@alvin.lawrence]

@nicksparta9580 I feel like I would initially just say I'm comfortable with the advertised range and when I receive an offer negotiate to the higher end. That way I don't push myself out of the running at screening.

[@nicksparta9580]

@@alvin.lawrence thanks!

[@missnika86]

Wow! Great tips and advice

[@carolinekelly3415]

Thanks for sharing and connecting.

[@jaybrown7088]

Very helpful

[@gflow1230]

Thank you for these tips!!!

[@ladellallen3155]

Thank you

[@jacobp8130]

Spot on!!

[@gflow1230]

Love this!!!!!!

[@guptadanish1478]

Excellent tips and suggestions.

[@teamicdee]

Dear Cassy, You have to realize that some people dont have any family or friends left to test these things out on. Life happens, people pass on and some of us are left alone in this world. Please dont make us feel like we are failures because we dont have a test person anymore.

[@CassThompsonConsulting]

Hi! It was never my intent to make anyone feel like a failure. And I’m really sorry that the world is so lonely right now. I do get it- You’re talking to someone who lives alone and is an only child! The point I was trying to make was that practicing ahead is important and used practicing on friends and family as a general example for just practicing. You can practice by recording yourself and watching it back! There are a lot of nuances in everyone’s situations and I know those can be tough. I just can’t cover every situation in a video so a lot of broad strokes are made. I hope this helps to see where I was coming from.

[@budliteRedneck]

@teamicdee so use the people you work with to your advantage. You don’t need family to show you are good fit for the job. Net work in your position, get a mentor in the job you want to be in. Go outside your comfort zone, that’s a huge accomplishment! Don’t give in to personal barriers, give yourself credit and go further

[@florchavez3040]

As an HR professional. you need to be mindful of your speech: the filler words that probably you did not realise about: like is a word that resembles lack of professionalism and redundancy. This sounds like an informal video for a serious topic such as employment. Why do many North American people use this word a lot in their everyday speech? They do not sound competent to me.

[@CassThompsonConsulting]

Hi Flor, you’re right, my use of “like” is something I’m working on. It is very common here in the US but doesn’t mean we couldn’t all improve on how and when we use it. However, the informal nature of my videos is actually what most people like about them! They’re not corporate trainings, they’re your friend giving you advice and info about the working world.

[@florchavez3040]

@@CassThompsonConsulting if we use filler words in our speech during an interview, we would likely not get the job unless the interviewer is also redundant in his or her talk.

[@avz1153]

Whats your problem with this great North America?