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Phone screen: how to answer the call

Handle that first HR call with confidence and make a great impression.

the scenario
easyWork and interviewswith Brightpath HR
try to:
  • Introduce yourself clearly
  • Explain why you're interested in the role
  • Answer a question about your experience
  • Ask about next steps
rehearse this call in murmur
Before a call: the scenario 'ask boss for time off' with three things to try, while the call connects

How the call starts

In murmur, Brightpath HR picks up. This is the first thing you hear.

them

Hi, this is Sarah from HR at Brightpath. Thanks for taking the time to chat today. How are you?

What to cover

  1. Introduce yourself clearly
  2. Explain why you're interested in the role
  3. Answer a question about your experience
  4. Ask about next steps

Write these down before you dial. Build a script for this call with your own details.

Rehearse it once first

Reading a checklist is the easy part. Saying it to someone who answers back is where calls go wrong. In murmur you make this call out loud, the other side reacts, and afterwards you see which of these goals you hit.

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More work and interviews calls

Nail Your InterviewShow them why you're the perfect fit with confident, authentic answers. Ask for a RaiseKnow your worth and get paid what you deserve with confidence. Follow Up After an InterviewMake that thank-you call that sets you apart from other candidates. Ask for Work Schedule ChangeRequest a different shift without jeopardizing your job. Ask for a ReferenceRequest a reference from a professor or former boss confidently. Ask Boss for Time OffRequest vacation days or personal time without guilt.

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Rehearse the call before you dial

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