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How do you nail a phone interview?

Here are some tips for how to nail a phone interview.

1. Schedule an appropriate time for the interview.
2. Understand who is interviewing you.
3. Research the company.
4. Understand the job position.
5. Prepare questions to ask.
6. Prepare for common phone interview questions.
7. Have applicable documents nearby.
8. Find a quiet spot.

How does the California state government work?

It is composed of three branches: the executive, consisting of the Governor of California and the other constitutionally elected and appointed officers and offices; the legislative, consisting of the California State Legislature, which includes the Assembly and the Senate; and the judicial, consisting of the Supreme …

Can a California employer ask a bad question?

In this ever-changing legal landscape, it is important for California employers to know what they can and cannot ask candidates in a job interview. Although Michael Scott ’s fictional character in The Office would have us believe there is no such thing as a “bad question,” that expression holds less true in California today than ever.

Are there any illegal interview questions in California?

Train job interviewers and HR personnel on what interview questions are illegal and improper. If you have any questions about this guidance or about illegal pre-hiring questions in California, feel free to contact your favorite Seyfarth attorney.

How to prepare for an interview in California?

Read the fact sheet developed by California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which offers guidance on questions employers can ask applicants. To the extent feasible, prepare questions in advance, to help avoid drifting off into forbidden territory.

Do you need to ask about citizenship in California?

Also, California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency has made it clear that the state’s labor protections apply to all employees—regardless of their immigration status. Thus, you should stay clear of questions about a candidate’s citizenship (unless U.S. citizenship is a legal job requirement).