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What can I expect to be asked in a phone screening

It's for a medical receptionist position. I would like to be as prepared as possible. It's been years since I interviewed for anything and I don't think I've ever done a phone screen. Also how long do these generally take? Tia. 
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Re: What can I expect to be asked in a phone screening

  • I prepare for them like I would an in-person interview. I'd had everything from walking them through my resume to a full situational interview. I've had them take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour

    Google phone screen or phone interview and you should be able to find some good questions to prepare.

     

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    I prepare for them like I would an in-person interview. I'd had everything from walking them through my resume to a full situational interview. I've had them take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour

    This.  Be prepared for Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position.  If you have previous experience they may ask why you left your other job, or what you liked about your previous position(s).

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  • Something I learned the hardway - if they ask what your ideal position is say MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST :)  If they ask what you are looking for in a company you can elaborate but for the ideal position say Medical Receptionist.

    I just interviewed for a job and went into an elaborate tryst about what my ideal job is and when I asked feedback on why I didn't land the job, one of the major things the recruiter said was I didn't say that was my ideal job but describe something else entirely :)  Oops.  You live you learn.

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    I just interviewed for a job and went into an elaborate tryst about what my ideal job is

    This made me LOL

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  • imageDr.Loretta:
    imageObsession:

    I just interviewed for a job and went into an elaborate tryst about what my ideal job is

    This made me LOL

    Oh crap.  I have been using that word incorrectly for a very long time.

  • I work for a large healthcare org that uses phone interview personality tests for prescreening. I didn't have to do one since I've been there a while, but newer employees tell me it's an hour + of questions like: What is your favorite flower? Would you say you're addicted to smiling? When was the last time you helped a friend? etc.
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  • imageDr.Loretta:
    I prepare for them like I would an in-person interview. I'd had everything from walking them through my resume to a full situational interview. I've had them take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour

    Google phone screen or phone interview and you should be able to find some good questions to prepare.

    Ditto this.

    Make sure you have your resume in front of you when they call. You'll be wanting to be singing from the same song sheet as they are.:)

     

     

  • Thank you for the wonderful tips! 

    I've been playing phone tag with the recruiter all week and I hope she hasn't given up on me.  I currently have a ft job in banking and its very difficult for me to get any privacy.  I have 2 pump breaks but they only last about 20 min and I don't want pump noise in the background and I have an hour lunch but haven't been able to connect during that time.  There is an office I can go into but fear someone eaves dropping on me because the copy maching/printer is right outside the door.  It's a small office and I sit right when you walk in so I can't just dissapear un-noticed.

    After her initial call I called back and it went right to voicemail so I left a message, she called back two days later and I answered but didn't have time (and that's when I found out she wanted to do a phone screen) so I called back but missed her, left a message and then she called me back and left me another message saying to call back but she left the office for the day at 1.  I called and got her voicemail again, left a message giving several times I'd be able to take a call and haven't heard back.  I called each time I had a chance since then but went straight to voicemail, didn't leave more messages as her vm indicates not to.  My hubby thinks maybe she's screaning calls.  Do recruiters do that?  I was just thinking she's either on another call, in a meeting or out of the office.  I really want to do this screening but I'm having such a hard time connecting.  I have Tuesday off due to a doc appt for my son and have several hours free in the morning so I hope we can connect (this would be a week exactly since the phone tag started).  Do any of you have advice for me in this situation?  If I do connect with her would it be appropriate for me to ask how long the phone screening generally takes so I know if I can pull it off on my lunch break?

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  • Let it go until she gets back to you

    I'd explain your situation in terms of phone availability so you can both go into it with realistic expectations as to timing, privacy, etc.

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