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}

• How many years of experience do you have with embedded systems testing?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 3 years of experience.
• How many years of experience do you have in test automation for embedded systems?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 2 years of experience.
• Are you located within [specified location] or willing to relocate/work remotely?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Not willing to relocate or work remotely 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}

Embedded Systems Testing

Assessing the candidate's expertise in testing embedded systems.

• Which of the following is typically the first step in embedded systems testing?
  • a) Writing test cases
  • b) Hardware debugging
  • c) Requirement analysis (Correct Answer)
  • d) Test automation
• What is the primary goal of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing in embedded systems?
  • a) To reduce software bugs
  • b) To validate software in a simulated hardware environment (Correct Answer)
  • c) To improve code quality
  • d) To test hardware components independently
• What tool is commonly used for debugging embedded systems?
  • a) JTAG (Correct Answer)
  • b) Selenium
  • c) Jenkins
  • d) Ansible

Test Automation

Evaluating the candidate's proficiency in automating tests for embedded systems.

• Which of the following is an example of a test automation framework used for embedded systems?
  • a) Robot Framework (Correct Answer)
  • b) QTest
  • c) Cucumber
  • d) JIRA
• What is the main benefit of using test automation in embedded systems testing?
  • a) Reduces the need for manual testing (Correct Answer)
  • b) Eliminates the need for debugging
  • c) Increases hardware performance
  • d) Reduces power consumption
• In which scenario would you prioritize test automation over manual testing?
  • a) When the system is highly complex and requires extensive validation (Correct Answer)
  • b) When the project is short-term with limited resources
  • c) When testing a single component
  • d) When there is no budget for automation tools

Debugging

Testing the candidate's ability to identify and resolve issues in embedded systems.

• What is the primary use of a logic analyzer in embedded systems debugging?
  • a) Measuring current
  • b) Analyzing digital signals (Correct Answer)
  • c) Monitoring network traffic
  • d) Debugging software applications
• Which debugging technique involves using a debugger to step through code execution?
  • a) Static analysis
  • b) Dynamic debugging (Correct Answer)
  • c) Peer review
  • d) Code refactoring
• How would you address a situation where an embedded system crashes intermittently?
  • a) Increase the system’s clock speed
  • b) Conduct stress testing and monitor for specific triggers (Correct Answer)
  • c) Disable error logging
  • d) Reboot the system frequently

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.