SU TOAST Thematic Table Topics

Prescreening Phone Interviews

Topic Master: Kim, Sung-Jin

Role Play & Setting Recruiting / Hiring Manager vs.

Candidates

Simulated Configuration Two seats lie in front stage; each seat facing

opposite direction: e.g., north-to-south or east-to-west!

Except job candidate & manager, everybody is waiting outside the door!

When one candidate is done with his interview and get out of the room, he tells the next candidate lining up for the line to come in.

Things you need to remember DURING the interview (1)• Understand what manager wants

to hear He thinks to himself… “Is this the kind of person as I listen to? Does this person sound like somebody I

want talking to my customers and to my clients?”

Things you need to remember DURING the interview (2)• Understand what manager wants

to check (Evaluation) He is checking to see if…“How are this candidate doing with his

fundamental skills, fundamental knowledge, attitude, and personality? Is he reflecting confidence and professionalism in terms of those four factors above?”

Things you need to remember DURING the interview (3)• Notice what the goal of

prescreening phone interview is To disqualify the candidate; elimination process

Things you need to remember DURING the interview (4)• Know of limits: Time & Visual Cues

No Visual Cues over the phone! Finish your answers within 1-to-2 minutes: 2 minutes maximum Get to the point soon; make it succinct; ask him

any details to tell for what you answered to his Take your time before answering: Use your pauses wisely whenever you need

Things you need to remember DURING the interview (5)• Be energetic!

Don’t sit standstill; stand up! Visualize that you are looking at the

mirror right in front of you! Make your passion and enthusiasm

convey to him!

Things you’re asked DURING the interview• “Tell me about yourself!”• “What is your greatest weakness?” (!)• “Are you a team player?”• “Are there certain dramatic skills, such as

computer skills, technical welding place?”• “What do you like the most and least of your job

position?”• “Describe your typical day and week? (!)”• “What is your long-range goal?” (e.g., within 5

years)• “Why should I hire you?”