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 working as an Engineering Technician?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 2 years of experience.
• How many years of experience do you have with equipment calibration?
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 1 year 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}

Technical Troubleshooting

Assessing the candidate's ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

• What is the first step in troubleshooting a piece of equipment that suddenly stops working?
  • a) Replace the equipment
  • b) Identify and isolate the problem (Correct Answer)
  • c) Contact the manufacturer
  • d) Document the issue
• When troubleshooting an electrical issue in a machine, which tool would you use first?
  • a) Oscilloscope
  • b) Multimeter (Correct Answer)
  • c) Screwdriver
  • d) Soldering iron
• If a machine’s motor is overheating, what could be a possible cause?
  • a) Lack of lubrication
  • b) Incorrect wiring
  • c) Overloading the motor (Correct Answer)

Equipment Calibration

Evaluating the candidate's proficiency in calibrating various types of engineering equipment.

• Why is equipment calibration important in an engineering setting?
  • a) To reduce energy consumption
  • b) To ensure accurate measurements (Correct Answer)
  • c) To increase the speed of operation
  • d) To improve the appearance of equipment
• Which of the following is a common calibration standard used in engineering?
  • a) ISO 9001 (Correct Answer)
  • b) Six Sigma
  • c) Kaizen
  • d) Lean Manufacturing
• What is the primary tool used for calibrating pressure gauges?
  • a) Micrometer
  • b) Deadweight Tester (Correct Answer)
  • c) Vernier Caliper
  • d) Torque Wrench

Documentation

Testing the candidate's ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

• What should be included in a maintenance log?
  • a) Date of maintenance, description of the work performed, and the name of the technician (Correct Answer)
  • b) Only the date of maintenance
  • c) Only the name of the technician
  • d) Only the description of the work performed
• Why is it important to keep detailed records of equipment calibration?
  • a) To comply with regulatory standards (Correct Answer)
  • b) To reduce paper usage
  • c) To increase the resale value of the equipment
  • d) To impress clients
• What is the best practice for documenting a recurring issue with a piece of equipment?
  • a) Record the issue and the solution in a troubleshooting guide (Correct Answer)
  • b) Write a brief note on a sticky note
  • c) Ignore the issue if it has been fixed before
  • d) Send an email to the supervisor

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.