Know in 5 minutes if they're worth an interview.
Stop wasting hours on in-person interviews with wrong candidates. This script gives you a structured 5-minute phone screen with knock-out questions, character questions, and a scoring system.
4 knock-out questions that save you hours
3 character questions with 1-5 scoring
Word-for-word opening and closing scripts
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The 5-Minute Phone Screen Script
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5 minutes. 7 questions. One clear decision.
Opening Script
Word-for-word opening that sets expectations, puts the candidate at ease, and keeps the call on track.
Knock-Out Questions
4 deal-breaker questions (salary, location, availability, other offers). If they fail here, the call ends politely, you just saved an hour.
Character Questions
3 behavioral questions scored 1-5 that reveal motivation, resilience, and self-awareness. These predict success better than any resume.
Close + Decision
Polite closing script plus a built-in scoring guide: 12-15 = advance, 8-11 = maybe, below 8 = pass. No more guessing.
The average in-person interview wastes 45 minutes on the wrong candidate.
A 5-minute phone screen eliminates 40-60% of candidates before you spend real time on them. This script tells you exactly what to say, what to ask, and how to score, so you only interview people worth interviewing.
of candidates eliminated before the in-person interview
Phone screening: common questions
What is a phone screen?
A short call, usually 5 to 15 minutes, that confirms a candidate is worth a full interview. You check basic fit, salary range, schedule, and whether they can hold a conversation before you invest real time.
What questions should I ask in a phone screen?
Confirm the must-haves first: availability, salary expectations, and a couple of quick questions about their experience. The goal is to rule people out fast, not to run a full interview.
Is the phone screen script free?
Yes. Grab the free script and follow the same five-minute call for every candidate.
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