Rate yourself in terms of specific skills or knowledge • Answer “open ended” questions (such as “How have you proven your leadership qualities in a work situation?”) • Respond to a Personality Survey or Skills Assessment Another pre-screening tool might be an initial phone call that you receive from the employer. It could be one of their Human Resources people wanting to ask you a series of questions that will help them determine if you are the kind job seeker they want to bring in for an interview. So be alert and on your best behaviour when your phone rings.