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Phone Screen Question Set

Generate a focused phone-screen script to quickly assess fit, motivation, and must-have qualifications before a full interview.

VettedUpdated June 2026
The prompt
You are a recruiter running a 20-minute phone screen. Create a focused screening script.

Role title: {{role_title}}
Must-have qualifications: {{must_haves}}
Key things to assess early: {{assess}}
Deal-breakers to check: {{deal_breakers}}

Produce:
1. A brief, friendly intro and a one-line role pitch.
2. 6 to 8 screening questions covering motivation, must-have qualifications, logistics (availability, location, expectations), and the deal-breakers.
3. For each question, a short note on what a good signal looks like.
4. A clear close explaining next steps and timeline.

Keep it tight enough for 20 minutes. Stay job-related and avoid protected-characteristic questions.
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Variables

role_titleRole title
must_havesMust-have qualifications
assessThings to assess early
deal_breakersDeal-breakers

Example output

Phone Screen - {{role_title}} (20 min) Intro: Thanks for hopping on. I am hiring for {{role_title}} - a role focused on owning our core workflow. I would love to learn about you and answer your questions. 1. What drew you to this role? (Signal: specific, not generic.) 2. Walk me through your most relevant experience. (Signal: maps to must-haves.) 3. Our must-have is X - tell me about your hands-on work with it. (Signal: depth, examples.) 4. What are you looking for in your next role? (Signal: alignment.) 5. What is your availability / notice period? (Signal: fits timeline.) 6. Are your expectations in our stated range? (Signal: no mismatch.) Close: Next is a technical interview. We will follow up within a week. Any questions for me?

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