Other than having a well-done resume, I think the initial phone screen interview can be the most important part of your job search. This is where you make or break your interview journey. If you take the right steps of being prepared, excited and polite your chances of being invited in for next steps goes up big time!

Here are a few tips...Does anyone have anything else they would add?

1. Be in a quiet place (Inside, no kids/pets, etc.)
   

   2. Try to use a landline if possible
      

      3. No food, gum or drinks
         

         4. Answer the phone politely…”Good morning, this is (your name)”
            

            5. Be prepared to talk about yourself and answer questions about your work history
               

               6. Have questions ready to ask them if they give you the time for it
                  

                  7. Make sure you know who you are speaking with and have done research on the role and the company