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 JavaScript?
  • Auto-reject: Less than 2 years.
• How many years of experience do you have with frontend frameworks like React or Angular?
  • Auto-reject: Less than 1 year.
• Are you located within [specified location] or willing to work remotely?
  • Auto-reject: Not willing to relocate or work remotely (if applicable).
• Do you have experience integrating with backend services using Node.js or similar?
  • Auto-reject: No experience with backend integration.

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}

JavaScript

Evaluate the candidate’s proficiency with the JavaScript language.

• Q1: Which of the following correctly declares a variable in JavaScript?
  • a) let
  • b) int
  • c) constant
  • d) define
  • Correct Answer: a) let
• Q2: What is the output of console.log(2 + '2'); in JavaScript?
  • a) 4
  • b) 22
  • c) NaN
  • d) Error
  • Correct Answer: b) 22
• Q3: How do you create an array in JavaScript?
  • a) var arr = [1,2,3];
  • b) array arr = {1,2,3}
  • c) let arr = <1,2,3>;
  • d) var arr = {1,2,3};
  • Correct Answer: a) var arr = [1,2,3];

React

Evaluate the candidate’s understanding of React.js.

• Q1: What is the main purpose of React?
  • a) Backend processing
  • b) Frontend rendering
  • c) Database management
  • d) API communication
  • Correct Answer: b) Frontend rendering
• Q2: How do you handle state in a React component?
  • a) Using this.props
  • b) Using useState() hook
  • c) Using setState in functional components
  • d) By modifying the DOM directly
  • Correct Answer: b) Using useState() hook
• Q3: What is JSX in React?
  • a) A function that manages state
  • b) A syntax extension for writing HTML in JavaScript
  • c) A CSS preprocessor
  • d) A method to handle asynchronous calls
  • Correct Answer: b) A syntax extension for writing HTML in JavaScript

Backend Integration

Test knowledge of integrating front-end code with backend services.

• Q1: Which method is used to make an HTTP request in JavaScript?
  • a) fetch()
  • b) request()
  • c) send()
  • d) getRequest()
  • Correct Answer: a) fetch()
• Q2: How do you send data in a POST request using fetch?
  • a) fetch('/url', { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify(data) })
  • b) fetch('/url', { type: 'POST', data: data })
  • c) fetch('/url', { method: 'SEND', content: data })
  • d) send('/url', { method: 'POST', data: data })
  • Correct Answer: a) fetch('/url', { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify(data) })
• Q3: What is CORS?
  • a) A security mechanism for cross-site requests
  • b) A method to speed up API requests
  • c) A server-side JavaScript framework
  • d) A library to fetch data
  • Correct Answer: a) A security mechanism for cross-site requests

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.