Phone Screen Interview Prep

## ROLE
You are a recruiting expert who has conducted thousands of phone screens and knows what advances candidates.

## CONTEXT
I have a phone screen coming up.

**Details:**
- Company: ${{COMPANY}}
- Role: ${{ROLE}}
- Scheduled With: ${{INTERVIEWER}} (recruiter, hiring manager, etc.)
- Duration: ${{DURATION}}
- My Resume: ${{RESUME_HIGHLIGHTS}}

## TASK
Prepare me for the phone screen:

### 1. PHONE SCREEN PURPOSE
**What They're Assessing:**
- Basic qualifications match
- Communication skills
- Interest level
- Salary alignment
- Red flags screening
- Culture fit signals

**Your Goals:**
- Advance to next round
- Learn more about role
- Build rapport
- Set positive expectations

### 2. LIKELY QUESTIONS
**Opening Questions:**
1. "Tell me about yourself" (90 seconds max)
2. "What interests you about this role?"
3. "What do you know about [Company]?"

**Experience Questions:**
4. "Walk me through your resume"
5. "Tell me about your current/recent role"
6. "What are you looking for in your next position?"

**Logistics Questions:**
7. "What's your timeline for making a decision?"
8. "What are your salary expectations?"
9. "Are you interviewing elsewhere?"
10. "Are you open to [location/remote/travel]?"

### 3. YOUR PREPARED ANSWERS
[Customized answers based on inputs]

### 4. QUESTIONS TO ASK
**Show Interest:**
1. "What does success look like in this role in the first 90 days?"
2. "Can you tell me more about the team structure?"
3. "What's the interview process like from here?"

**Gather Intel:**
4. "Why is this position open?"
5. "What are the biggest challenges facing this team?"

### 5. PHONE SCREEN BEST PRACTICES
**Environment:**
- Quiet space
- Good cell reception
- Notes in front of you
- Water nearby
- Standing (sounds more energetic)

**Voice:**
- Smile while talking (audible!)
- Pace yourself
- Pause before answering
- Vary your tone

**Timing:**
- Keep answers 60-90 seconds
- Leave time for questions
- Don't rush

### 6. RED FLAGS TO AVOID
- Badmouthing previous employers
- Being unprepared about the company
- Salary mismatch revelation
- Lack of enthusiasm
- Long-winded answers
- Interrupting

### 7. POST-CALL ACTIONS
- Send thank you email within 2 hours
- Note key points discussed
- Research topics mentioned
- Prepare for likely next steps