Where can you find qualified {role_name}?

What are the best practices for headhunting {role_name}?

How to shortlist candidates?

Once you have started to get applications from applicants, a thorough screening process and shortlisting of prospects will help you make the most of your time spent with the most qualified ones. 

Automated shortlisting tools :

Automated screening quickly filters out unqualified candidates, saving time for manual review. This allows the manual process to focus on the most promising candidates, ensuring the best ones are considered for further evaluation.

Screening questions to auto-shortlist based on predefined criteria

like qualifications, location, experience, and skills. Either use job board or use an ATS such as whitecarrot. Here are some questions for {role_name}

• Experience with Specific Skill/Technology
  • Question: How many years of experience do you have with Solidity?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience with Related Technology/Skill
  • Question: How many years of experience do you have in developing decentralized applications (DApps)?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Location and Remote Work
  • Question: Are you located within the United States or willing to work remotely?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Not located in the specified region or not open to remote work if required.

Skill based question to auto shortlist candidate

Analyze the skill test data to automatically shortlist top-performing applicants. (recommended screening test time - 15 minutes). Here are some skill test questions for {role_name}

Solidity

Evaluate candidate’s knowledge in Solidity programming.

• Question: What is the purpose of the require statement in Solidity?
  • a) To handle exceptions
  • b) To execute a function
  • c) To ensure conditions are met
  • d) To deploy contracts
• Correct Answer: c) To ensure conditions are met
• Question: What is the difference between view and pure functions in Solidity?
  • a) view functions can modify state, pure functions cannot
  • b) view functions cannot modify state, pure functions cannot read state
  • c) Both view and pure functions can modify state
  • d) view functions are more gas efficient than pure
• Correct Answer: b) view functions cannot modify state, pure functions cannot read state
• Question: What is a smart contract in the context of blockchain?
  • a) A legal document
  • b) A self-executing contract with the terms written in code
  • c) A document that verifies transactions
  • d) A blockchain mining protocol
• Correct Answer: b) A self-executing contract with the terms written in code

Cryptography

Assess knowledge of cryptographic principles used in blockchain.

• Question: What is a hash function used for in blockchain technology?
  • a) To encrypt data
  • b) To verify data integrity
  • c) To store large amounts of data
  • d) To authenticate users
• Correct Answer: b) To verify data integrity
• Question: What is the purpose of public and private keys in blockchain?
  • a) To create transactions and verify identities
  • b) To generate encryption algorithms
  • c) To store data securely
  • d) To enhance transaction speed
• Correct Answer: a) To create transactions and verify identities
• Question: What does "asymmetric encryption" mean in blockchain?
  • a) Using the same key for encryption and decryption
  • b) Using a pair of keys for encryption and decryption
  • c) Encrypting data without a key
  • d) Using multiple encryption algorithms
• Correct Answer: b) Using a pair of keys for encryption and decryption

DApps Development

Evaluate experience in developing decentralized applications.

• Question: What is a key characteristic of decentralized applications (DApps)?
  • a) Centralized control
  • b) Independent of a single server
  • c) Reliance on a single database
  • d) Limited to specific users
• Correct Answer: b) Independent of a single server
• Question: Which blockchain platform is commonly used for developing DApps?
  • a) Bitcoin
  • b) Ethereum
  • c) Ripple
  • d) Litecoin
• Correct Answer: b) Ethereum
• Question: What is the role of an Oracle in DApps?
  • a) To store data securely
  • b) To interact with off-chain data sources
  • c) To manage user authentication
  • d) To execute smart contracts
• Correct Answer: b) To interact with off-chain data sources

Note - Auto reject candidates if scores less than 70% in this section

One way video interview

Use tools like hirevue, whitecarrot.io to ask candidates pre-recorded questions about their experience and skills.

Use sample question given in scorecard.

Collect other information 

Collect data from shortlisted candidates, such as salary expectations and visa status.

Manual candidate profile shortlisting:

Thoroughly review the CVs of the top scoring candidates from the automated process

Look for evidence of the required skills, experience, and achievements

Review the candidate’s portfolio or GitHub repositories to see examples of their work.