Questions to Ask HR During Phone Screen
Strategic questions to ask HR during phone screenings to understand the role, company culture, and opportunities while demonstrating your interest and professionalism.
1What are the key responsibilities and expectations for this role?
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What are the key responsibilities and expectations for this role?
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Why this works
Understanding the role requirements helps you assess if it aligns with your skills and career goals.
2What does success look like in this position?
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What does success look like in this position?
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Why this works
Learning about success metrics helps you understand how your performance will be evaluated and what to focus on.
3What is the company culture like and how do employees describe working here?
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What is the company culture like and how do employees describe working here?
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Why this works
Understanding company culture helps you assess if you'll fit well with the team and enjoy working there.
4What opportunities are there for professional development and growth?
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What opportunities are there for professional development and growth?
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Why this works
Learning about development opportunities helps you assess if the company will support your career advancement.
5What are the biggest challenges facing this team or department?
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What are the biggest challenges facing this team or department?
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Why this works
Understanding current challenges helps you assess if you're prepared to handle them and how you can contribute.
6How does the company handle work-life balance and what are the typical hours?
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How does the company handle work-life balance and what are the typical hours?
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Why this works
Understanding work-life balance helps you assess if the company's culture aligns with your personal needs.
7What is the team structure and who would I be working with most closely?
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What is the team structure and who would I be working with most closely?
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Why this works
Learning about team dynamics helps you understand the working relationships and collaboration opportunities.
8What are the company's values and how do they influence daily work?
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What are the company's values and how do they influence daily work?
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Why this works
Understanding company values helps you assess if they align with your own values and beliefs.
9What opportunities are there for advancement and career progression?
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What opportunities are there for advancement and career progression?
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Why this works
Learning about advancement opportunities helps you assess if the company provides long-term career growth.
10How does the company handle diversity and inclusion initiatives?
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How does the company handle diversity and inclusion initiatives?
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Why this works
Understanding D&I efforts helps you assess if the company creates an inclusive and welcoming environment.
11What is the company's approach to employee feedback and performance reviews?
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What is the company's approach to employee feedback and performance reviews?
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Why this works
Learning about feedback processes helps you assess if the company provides constructive support for growth.
12What are the company's biggest achievements and what are they most proud of?
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What are the company's biggest achievements and what are they most proud of?
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Why this works
Understanding company achievements helps you assess the company's success and what they value most.
13How does the company handle remote work and flexible arrangements?
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How does the company handle remote work and flexible arrangements?
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Why this works
Understanding flexibility policies helps you assess if the company supports work arrangements that work for your lifestyle.
14What are the company's goals for the next year and how does this role contribute?
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What are the company's goals for the next year and how does this role contribute?
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Why this works
Learning about company goals helps you understand the role's importance and how you can contribute to success.
15How does the company handle employee recognition and rewards?
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How does the company handle employee recognition and rewards?
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Why this works
Understanding recognition practices helps you assess if the company values and rewards employee contributions.
16What are the company's biggest challenges and how are they addressing them?
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What are the company's biggest challenges and how are they addressing them?
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Why this works
Learning about challenges helps you understand the company's current situation and how you might contribute to solutions.
17How does the company handle employee training and onboarding?
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How does the company handle employee training and onboarding?
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Why this works
Understanding training processes helps you assess if the company provides adequate support for new employees.
18What is the company's approach to innovation and trying new things?
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What is the company's approach to innovation and trying new things?
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Why this works
Learning about innovation culture helps you assess if the company encourages creativity and experimentation.
19How does the company handle employee retention and what are the typical career paths?
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How does the company handle employee retention and what are the typical career paths?
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Why this works
Understanding retention and career paths helps you assess if the company provides long-term opportunities and support.
20What advice would you give to someone starting their career at this company?
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What advice would you give to someone starting their career at this company?
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Why this works
Getting advice from HR helps you understand what to expect and how to succeed at the company.
Maximizing HR Phone Screen Success
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Preparing for HR Phone Screens
Research the Company
Learn about the company's mission, values, recent news, and culture to ask informed questions that show your preparation.
Prepare Thoughtful Questions
Write down questions that help you understand the role and company while demonstrating your interest and professionalism.
Show Genuine Interest
Ask questions that demonstrate your interest in the role and company, and your commitment to contributing to their success.