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 React.js?
  • Note - Auto reject if less than 2 years
• How many years of experience do you have in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model?
  • Note - Auto reject if less than 2 years
• Are you located within [specified location] or willing to work remotely?
  • Note - Auto reject if not within the specified location and unwilling to work remotely.

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}

Data structure and algorithm

Test knowledge of data structures and algorithms, including their complexity analysis and application to solve problems. Some sample questions:

• What is the time complexity of binary search?
  • O(n)
  • O(n^2)
  • O(log n)
  • O(1)
• Which algorithm is used for finding the shortest path in a graph?
  • Bubble Sort
  • Merge Sort
  • Dijkstra's Algorithm
  • Depth-First Search (DFS)

Javascript

Evaluate in-depth understanding of Javascript, including ES6+, asynchronous programming, and advanced concepts.Some sample questions:

• What is the output of the following code snippet?   const foo = () => console.log(this);foo();
  • Bubble Sort
  • Merge Sort
  • Dijkstra's Algorithm
  • Depth-First Search (DFS)
• Which method is used to handle asynchronous operations in Javascript?
  • forEach
  • setTimeout
  • Promise
  • map

Frontend Framework

Assess knowledge of frontend frameworks, particularly React.js, including component lifecycle, hooks, and state management. Some sample questions:

• What is the correct way to fetch data in a functional React component?
  • forEach
  • setTimeout
  • Promise
  • map
• How can you prevent a component from re-rendering in React.js?
  • Using componentDidMount()
  • Using shouldComponentUpdate()
  • Using useEffect()
  • Using memo()

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.