What’s a Phone Screen? Here’s What You Need to Know Before That “Quick Chat” With the Recruiter

So you got an email back from a job you applied to—awesome! The person who reached out is asking to schedule a phone screen. Or perhaps they’re asking to schedule a “quick chat” or “brief phone call.” What does this mean? Is “phone screen” just another way of saying “phone interview”? Not exactly. But it’s still a great sign—it means someone has read your application and likes what they’ve seen so far.