Application Submission: Candidates submit resumes, cover letters, or portfolios through an online portal or directly via email.
Initial Screening: A recruiter or hiring manager reviews applications to shortlist candidates whose qualifications meet the job requirements.
Phone/Video Screening: Often, a brief conversation (15-30 minutes) to confirm interest, discuss the role, and assess basic qualifications.
Friendly manager, lots of explaining of the job nature, traditional work culture, going down to the office multiple times and so on. More listening than talking. More listening than talking. More listening than talking.