Screening: After the company has received your application, a recruiter or HR manager will review it. If your skills and experience match what they're looking for, they'll move you to the next stage. Phone Interview: The first interview is often over the phone or a video call. The interviewer will usually ask you about your background, your interest in the company, and your qualifications for the job. In-person or Virtual Interviews: If you pass the phone interview, the next step is usually one or more in-person interviews (or video interviews, depending on the company's location and policies). These interviews could be with a variety of people, including potential team members, managers, and higher-level executives. Technical Assessments or Tasks: Depending on the role, you may be asked to complete a task or test that demonstrates your skills. This could range from coding tasks for a software development role, to designing a marketing campaign for a marketing role, to case studies for a consulting role. Reference Check: If you do well in the interviews and assessments, the company will usually check your references. This involves contacting people who can speak to your skills, experience, and character. Offer: If everything goes well, the company will extend a job offer. This will include information about the role, compensation, and benefits.