Application & Resume Screening After applying online, a recruiter reviews your resume to ensure your skills align with the job description. Example: I submitted my resume for a Java Developer position. The recruiter contacted me after two days for an initial screening. HR or Recruiter Screening Call A short phone or video call where HR assesses your communication skills, interest, expected salary, and notice period. Example: The HR asked me about my current role, why I’m looking for a change, and my salary expectations. Technical Interview You are asked to solve coding problems, explain algorithms, or walk through system design, depending on your experience level. In my first round, I was given a problem to detect duplicate files in a directory by calculating file hashes using Java.