Screening interviews

Does anyone have any tips for an 'initial screening' meeting/interview for a new job? is this like a lesser interview?

its still an interview, just quicker so you have less time to impress to get thru to the next round.

mostly though they are validating that:
1. you have the skills that you say you do
2. that you will be a good company fit

All Interviews are of equal importance :

1. Be Early
2. Be Dressed Business casaul.
3. Have your up todate CV
4. Firm hand shake
5. Have one great solid reason why you want the job.

As it is an inital screen it could be only 5 minutes so you have to make a good impression ...fast..

good luck