{"id":2024,"date":"2022-08-03T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=2024"},"modified":"2023-06-26T07:15:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T07:15:05","slug":"top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Phone Interview Questions &#038; Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>For job applicants, phone interview questions are some of the biggest obstacles to expect from hiring managers. These questions often appear to be tricky, with no wrong or right way to answer them. In truth, <strong>acing interview questions requires more than eloquence<\/strong>, a clipped tone, or a book about \u2018Acing Phone Interview Questions for Dummies.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we present to you 10 of the most common questions you should expect from a phone interview.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"builder-button\">  \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/phone-interview-questions.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Top 10 Phone Interview Questions &#038; Answers\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/phone-interview-questions.png 768w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/phone-interview-questions-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/phone-interview-questions-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5ec0b5f309\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2c1e39;color:#2c1e39\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2c1e39;color:#2c1e39\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5ec0b5f309\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#Why_are_Phone_Interviews_so_Common_Nowadays\" >Why are Phone Interviews so Common Nowadays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#How_to_Prepare_for_a_Phone_Interview\" >How to Prepare for a Phone Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#10_Most_Common_Job_Interview_Questions_with_Example_Answers\" >10 Most Common Job Interview Questions (with Example Answers)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#1_How_Would_You_Describe_Yourself\" >1. How Would You Describe Yourself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#2_What_Are_Your_Strengths_and_Weaknesses\" >2. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#3_What_Is_Your_Greatest_Motivation\" >3. What Is Your Greatest Motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#4_What_DoDid_You_Do_at_Your_CurrentPrevious_Employment\" >4. What Do\/Did You Do at Your Current\/Previous Employment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#5_Why_Did_You_Leave_Your_Previous_Employment\" >5. Why Did You Leave Your Previous Employment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#6_What_Do_You_Know_About_Our_Company\" >6. What Do You Know About Our Company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#7_Why_Do_You_Want_to_Work_Here\" >7. Why Do You Want to Work Here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#8_What_Is_Your_Management_Style\" >8. What Is Your Management Style?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#9_What_Are_Your_Salary_Expectations\" >9. What Are Your Salary Expectations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#10_WhereHow_Do_You_See_Yourself_in_5_Years\" >10. Where\/How Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#Questions_to_Ask_a_Phone_Interviewer\" >Questions to Ask a Phone Interviewer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#Tips_for_How_to_Pass_a_Phone_Interview\" >Tips for How to Pass a Phone Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/top-10-phone-interview-questions-answers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Phone_Interviews_so_Common_Nowadays\"><\/span>Why are Phone Interviews so Common Nowadays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone interviews have become very common in present times. It seems that hiring managers prefer these interviews to physical meetings with applicants. Why is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>It Saves More Time for HR<\/strong>: Hiring managers spend a lot of time sifting through applications. For any good position, you can expect tens, hundreds, and thousands of job applicants. But this does not mean that all these candidates are qualified. So, <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-long-do-job-interviews-last\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in 5 to 30 short minutes<\/a>, a hiring manager can determine whether or not a candidate is suitable for a position, and move on to the next applicant.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>It Allows Candidates the Opportunity to Deliver their Best in their Comfort Zones<\/strong>: Hiring managers also understand that job candidates are often nervous during interviews. However, these candidates tend to be more comfortable in their own space and are more likely to give their best during phone interviews. This also helps HR select the best crop of potential employees instead of whoever puts on the whitest shirt or stares unblinkingly into the eyes of the interviewer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"builder-banner-top\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__title\">\n            You'll Never Find a Good Job\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__text\">\n            It\u2019s a job hunter\u2019s common fear, but we can help boost your chances!\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner-top__a\">Click to use resume builder<\/a>\n    <\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_a_Phone_Interview\"><\/span>How to Prepare for a Phone Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for a phone interview can be nerve-wracking. But it does not have to be. Here are a few things to do in preparation for a phone interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Confirm Interview Details<\/strong>: Make sure to know as much as you can about the hiring company, the interviewer, and the time for the interview. This will even give you added confidence when you are responding to the phone interview questions.<\/li><li><strong>Arrange the Interview Space<\/strong>: The greater part of the trick to acing a phone interview is what the interviewer hears. However, it is also important that the interviewer does not hear cocks crowing, children crying, or grandparents cackling at old jokes. So, make sure to organize the room where you intend to take the interview. The less noise in the background, the better your chances to impress the interviewer.<\/li><li><strong>Be Formal and Professional<\/strong>: During the phone interview, be formal and professional. Refer to the interviewer by their preferred title. Be composed, unhurried, and pay attention to what the interviewer is saying.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate Effectively<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2018\/09\/10\/the-five-cs-of-effective-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2018\/09\/10\/the-five-cs-of-effective-communication\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Effective communication<\/a> is not only what you say to someone; it is also how you say it. So, while you are responding to questions and asking questions of your own, take your time. Take deep breaths between questions, and ask for clarifications on questions whenever you are uncertain. All of these are good tips that help you communicate effectively.<\/li><li><strong>Show Gratitude to the Interviewer for the Opportunity<\/strong>: At the end of the interview, don\u2019t neglect to thank the interviewer. Granted, they are not doing you any big favors. Nevertheless, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/11\/giving-thanks-at-work-an-hbr-guide\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/11\/giving-thanks-at-work-an-hbr-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">courteousness and appreciation<\/a> go a long way in creating long-lasting impressions. So, say \u2018Thank you for your time\u2019 when you are done.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Most_Common_Job_Interview_Questions_with_Example_Answers\"><\/span>10 Most Common Job Interview Questions (with Example Answers)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, to the main subject of this article, here are 10 of the most common phone interview questions to expect from hiring managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_Would_You_Describe_Yourself\"><\/span>1. How Would You Describe Yourself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This question generally refers to information about yourself that is relevant to the position in question. So, if the position requires <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/resumes-cover-letters\/technical-skills\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/resumes-cover-letters\/technical-skills\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">technical skills<\/a>, impressing the interviewer requires you to respond in light of these skills. So, you can say something like, \u201cI am a professional and experienced software and web developer. I enjoy working in teams, and love creating software solutions out of codes and relevant demands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Are_Your_Strengths_and_Weaknesses\"><\/span>2. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/strengths-and-weaknesses\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1447\">Questions about your strengths and weaknesses<\/a> are not meant to trip you during phone interview questions. Hiring managers often genuinely want to know where they can count on you and in what aspects you are incapable. So, in responding to the strengths question, focus on the requirements of the advertised position. If the position requires paying attention to detail and working with teams, design your response along these lines. In the case of your weaknesses, cite work attitude flaws that can be corrected effortlessly. For example, say that you are used to working on-site and your inexperience with remote work is your greatest weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_Is_Your_Greatest_Motivation\"><\/span>3. What Is Your Greatest Motivation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When interviewers ask <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-to-answer-what-motivates-you\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"576\">this question<\/a>, they want to know what drives you and fuels your passion. You can choose to be personal and sentimental, but you are better off focusing on the prized values of the company. So, for a humanitarian company, motivations like the need to create a better world and cast off global poverty are appreciated. In a company that is all about profits, promotions and increased salaries are better motivations. At least, these are the kinds of responses that interviewers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_DoDid_You_Do_at_Your_CurrentPrevious_Employment\"><\/span>4. What Do\/Did You Do at Your Current\/Previous Employment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This question is as it is, so there are no snags to trip you. However, make sure to focus on the company\u2019s values and the responsibilities of the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_Did_You_Leave_Your_Previous_Employment\"><\/span>5. Why Did You Leave Your Previous Employment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This question is slightly trickier than the last. Nevertheless, as long as you align your response with your motivations and passions, the interviewer should not have any problem with you in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this question, you want to be honest without being condescending. You can talk about how your previous role didn&#8217;t quite fit your skillset. Or you could mention how you&#8217;d outgrown your role and wanted a new challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t want to give answers that can make the hiring team question your motivations, dependability or loyalty. If you left your former employment because of poor pay, be honest. At the same time, be ready to explain how your output deserved a bigger pay packet than you were getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_Do_You_Know_About_Our_Company\"><\/span>6. What Do You Know About Our Company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Researching a company before applying for a position there is very important. When an interviewer asks you this question, they want to know how much research you have done regarding the hiring company. Prioritize facts over opinions and sentiments, but not facts that cast the company in a bad light. You can show ingenuity here by pointing out areas the company can better meet its targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_Do_You_Want_to_Work_Here\"><\/span>7. Why Do You Want to Work Here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a loaded question. In answering it effectively, you cannot show desperation. Don\u2019t say that you are unemployed and the company is the way out for you. Focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/why-are-you-a-great-match-for-this-role\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1586\">sensible motivations<\/a> like career advancement, need for experience, and everything else that communicates to the interviewer that you are not going to be a parasite in the company, but an agent that contributes to the meeting of its objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_Is_Your_Management_Style\"><\/span>8. What Is Your Management Style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership and workforce management are important aspects of company growth. So when interviewers ask this question, they want to know how easy it would be to integrate you into the company. Thus, you need to consider the company\u2019s management style and answer appropriately. Nevertheless, companies generally like team membership and equal participation of employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_Are_Your_Salary_Expectations\"><\/span>9. What Are Your Salary Expectations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/salary-requirements\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1693\">salary expectations<\/a> can be the trickiest that job applicants face during phone interviews. But they are also the easiest to answer. All you need is an understanding of how the company values its employees, and what you are worth based on your skills and experience. So, there is no perfect figure, especially since interviewers often have a pre-set limit. So, mention reasonable figures without going overboard or putting yourself down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_WhereHow_Do_You_See_Yourself_in_5_Years\"><\/span>10. Where\/How Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/where-do-you-see-yourself-in-5-years\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1598\">Questions about prospects<\/a> are also easy to answer. The interviewer only wants to know whether you will abandon them within those 5 years or contribute enough to be an asset. So, a good answer to this question is, \u2018I expect to be a valuable asset to this company, advancing through the ranks as I contribute my best to the actualization of the company\u2019s objectives.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_to_Ask_a_Phone_Interviewer\"><\/span>Questions to Ask a Phone Interviewer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone interview questions go both ways across interviewer and interviewee. You are also allowed to <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/questions-to-ask-an-interviewer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"215\">ask the interviewer questions<\/a> about the company, its objectives, its workforce, the position, and whatever else may further interest you about becoming an employee there. Some of the questions you should ask during a phone interview are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What are the responsibilities for this position?<\/li><li>What qualities in the employee are you looking for for this position?<\/li><li>What would you consider to be the biggest challenge to working in your company?<\/li><li>Why did the previous employee leave the position?<\/li><li>How do you measure employee performance?<\/li><li>What are the opportunities for advancing in the company?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_How_to_Pass_a_Phone_Interview\"><\/span>Tips for How to Pass a Phone Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phone-interview-questions_.png\" alt=\"phone interview questions\" class=\"wp-image-2033\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phone-interview-questions_.png 704w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phone-interview-questions_-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phone-interview-questions_-50x24.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few more tips to help you during your phone interviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714<\/strong> Be confident during the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714<\/strong> Don\u2019t hurry to answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714<\/strong> Pay attention to everything the interviewer says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714<\/strong> Don\u2019t interrupt the recruiter and stop talking whenever they interrupt you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714<\/strong> Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 at the end of the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of what we outlined in this article should be enough for you to master any phone interview. Whether it is in how you present yourself to the evaluator or how you respond to the phone interview questions, these tips will help you impress the hiring company and land the job.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"builder-banner\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__title\">\n            Build your perfect resume in&nbsp;a&nbsp;snap\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__text\">\n            Use templates created by HR pros to make your resume and cover letter catch the recruiter's eye.\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><div style='text-align:left' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For job applicants, phone interview questions are some of the biggest obstacles to expect from hiring managers. 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