UK Recruitment Glossary
Screening Interview
In recruiter context
Don't underestimate this one. Recruiters reject roughly half of applicants here based on a 20-minute call. The questions are usually broad: walk me through your CV, why are you looking, what's your salary expectation, when can you start. The screen is a filter, not a deep technical conversation. Be crisp, be confident, ask one good question, and you'll progress.
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