Where can you find qualified {role_name}?

What are the best practices for headhunting {role_name}?

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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 if less than 1 year.
• How many years of experience do you have with HTML and CSS?
  • Auto-reject if less than 1 year.
• Are you located within [specified location] or willing to work remotely?
  • Auto-reject if not willing to work remotely or relocate 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}

HTML/CSS

Understanding of HTML and CSS for creating web pages. Some sample questions:

• What does the <div> tag in HTML represent?
  • a) Division or section in an HTML document
  • b) Division for CSS styles
  • c) Inline element
  • d) HTML header
• Which of the following CSS properties is used to change the text color of an element?
  • a) color
  • b) font-color
  • c) text-color
  • d) font-style
• How do you make a list that lists its items with squares in HTML?
  • a) <ul type="square">
  • b) <list type="square">
  • c) <ol type="square">
  • d) <li type="square">

Javascript

Basic proficiency in JavaScript for adding interactivity to web pages. Some sample questions:

• Which of the following is a correct syntax to output "Hello World" in JavaScript?
  • a) print("Hello World");
  • b) echo "Hello World";
  • c) document.write("Hello World");
  • d) response.write("Hello World");
• How do you create a function in JavaScript?
  • a) function:myFunction()
  • b) function myFunction()
  • c) function = myFunction()
  • d) function => myFunction()
• Which built-in method returns the length of the string?
  • a) length()
  • b) size()
  • c) index()
  • d) length

Responsive Design

Understanding of responsive design principles. Some sample questions:

• What does the viewport meta tag do?
  • a) Sets the layout viewport width
  • b) Resizes images
  • c) Creates a new HTML section
  • d) Adds a border to elements
• How can you make an image responsive?
  • a) Set the width to 100%
  • b) Use a fixed height
  • c) Set position to absolute
  • d) Use display: inline
• Which of the following is used to create a grid layout in CSS?
  • a) display: grid;
  • b) display: flex;
  • c) display: inline-block;
  • d) display: block;

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.

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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.