Avoid Making These Mistakes<br />During Phone Screen Interviews.<br />Phone screen interviews<br />are a company’s first step to determining <br />which candidates won't be a good fit. .<br />Job search strategist Melanie L. Denny calls<br />phone screenings a “pivotal point in the application<br />process” that candidates should take seriously. .<br />Here are five mistakes that career experts advise you avoid making in order to ensure you leave the best impression. .<br />1. DON’T take the call in an environment<br />that’s full of distractions.<br />You want to be in a quiet environment where you can set<br />up with notes and keep your full focus on the phone call. .<br />2. DON’T just wing it without<br />any notes or preparation. .<br />Nerves can make it hard to perform well<br />on the spot, which is why prepared talking points<br />will only aid your conversation. .<br />3. DON’T try to negotiate<br />salary expectations.<br />It’s okay to determine the position’s salary<br />range so that you’re both not wasting your time,<br />but it isn’t the time to negotiate. .<br />4. DON’T forget to project<br />enthusiasm in your tone. .<br />Show enthusiasm by taking the time to<br />research the company and job and then referencing<br />what you know in the interview. .<br />5. DON’T forget to ask about the<br />next steps in the hiring process. .<br />Ease post-interview anxiety by asking for a timeline<br />so you know what to expect going forward.
