· This type of interviews is usually conducted as a first contact with the candidate to simply make an appointment for a conventional interview, or it can be used as a first interview for the job: In this last case, you should be prepared to avoid a difficult situation while speaking to the recruiter.

· Also, if for whatever reason you are not able to talk to the recruiter when you get the call, don’t hesitate to ask for another appointment.

· Interviews with recruiting companies are different from interviews with specific companies.

· An unsuccessful interview with a company usually results in the rejection of your candidacy; on the other hand an interview with a hiring company will not have the same consequences. In general, a rejection simply means that your profile doesn’t match the position.

· Also, it’s always interesting to ask a recruiting company consultant about how to optimize your C.V. and what he or she thinks about your career strategy..

Play it smart!
Always collect as much information as you can on the companies you apply for.
Phone interviews may sometimes surprise you!

Play it smart!
To avoid being late at an appointment, try to locate the meeting place before the interview!
Another advice would be to show up five to ten minutes in advance to get a better idea of the company’s environment and culture..

· Tell me about yourself

· Why are you interested in this position?

· What do you know about our company?

· Why did you choose this career orientation?

· Describe your strengths

· Describe your weaknesses

· How would you describe yourself?

· How do you determine or evaluate success?

· Give me an example of an accomplishment you achieved that our company could benefit from

· Describe the relationship you think should exist between a supervisor and his employees?

· Which of your accomplishments are you the most proud of?

· And why?

· Talk to me about a major problem you have encountered. How did you react to that situation?

· What are your long-term objectives?

· Why should I hire you and not someone else?

Play it smart!
During the interview, be yourself!
Put all the chances on your side by arriving on time for your appointment.

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