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Interviewing Talent
After the resumes are screened and potential candidates are selected, most
companies do an initial phone interview before bringing the candidate in for
an on-site interview. The phone interview allows you to get an initial idea about
what the candidate is looking for. If he has unreasonable or different expecta-
tions about the salary, responsibilities, working conditions, and so on, the phone
interview is a good way to find out before spending additional time and money
pursuing this candidate.
Ask basic questions in the phone interview and try to get a feel for the person’s
personality, passion, and talent. Some interview questions include the following:
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What type of position are you ...