For most jobs, there are 3 different types of calls:
The screening by the recruiter
The interview by the hiring team
The followup by HR or the recruiter
The screening call is fairly straightforward. Usually the recruiter just wants to confirm a few details on your resume and the job application. They’ll ask you where you’re located, if you have the minimum qualifications for the job, and what your expectations are. A recruiter might try to elicit your salary requirements at this stage. It’s generally not in your best interest to disclose this.
Depending on the company, there could be multiple interviews by the hiring team. This stage is to dive deeper into your skills and whether you’d be a good fit for your future team. Some interviews also are project-based, meaning you are given a take-home assignment to complete on your own time. After you submit it, if the hiring team likes it, they’ll schedule a call with you to discuss it.
The followup call is typically where you’ll receive your job offer! Congrats! The recruiter or HR will go over details like your salary, benefits, start date, and other logistics. If you’d like to negotiate anything, this is where you’ll do it.
