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If this is your first phone conversation with the company, a recruiter will usually reach out. Theyβll talk about the role, ask some questions, and will try to gauge your interest. Aside from screening, they also want to leave you excited about the opportunity. Take advantage of that by treating the recruiter as an ally in the interview process.