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 developing mobile apps for iOS and/or Android?
  • Auto-reject: Less than 2 years of experience.
• How many years of experience do you have working with Swift, Java, or Kotlin?
  • Auto-reject: Less than 1 year of experience with the required languages.
• Are you proficient in cross-platform development using frameworks such as React Native or Flutter?
  • Auto-reject: No experience in cross-platform frameworks.
• Are you located within [specified location] or open to working remotely?
  • Auto-reject: Not willing to relocate or 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}

iOS Development with Swift

Evaluate proficiency in Swift and iOS-specific development skills.

• Q1: Which of the following is used to declare a constant in Swift?
  • a) let
  • b) var
  • c) const
  • d) static
  • Correct Answer: a) let
• Q2: How do you safely unwrap an optional in Swift?
  • a) if let
  • b) switch
  • c) guard
  • d) force unwrap
  • Correct Answer: a) if let
• Q3: Which design pattern is commonly used for structuring iOS apps?
  • a) MVC
  • b) MVVM
  • c) MVP
  • d) All of the above
  • Correct Answer: d) All of the above

Android Development with Kotlin

Assess proficiency in Kotlin for Android development.

• Q1: How do you declare a nullable variable in Kotlin?
  • a) var name: String?
  • b) val name: String?
  • c) var name: Optional<String>
  • d) val name: String!
  • Correct Answer: a) var name: String?
• Q2: Which method is used to inflate a layout in Android using Kotlin?
  • a) setContentView()
  • b) inflateLayout()
  • c) getView()
  • d) bindLayout()
  • Correct Answer: a) setContentView()
• Q3: Which lifecycle method is called when an activity becomes visible to the user in Android?
  • a) onCreate()
  • b) onStart()
  • c) onResume()
  • d) onPause()
  • Correct Answer: b) onStart()

React Native for Cross-Platform Development

Evaluate understanding of cross-platform mobile app development.

• Q1: What language is primarily used for developing apps in React Native?
  • a) JavaScript
  • b) Swift
  • c) Kotlin
  • d) C++
  • Correct Answer: a) JavaScript
• Q2: Which component is used to create a button in React Native?
  • a) TouchableOpacity
  • b) Button
  • c) Pressable
  • d) All of the above
  • Correct Answer: d) All of the above
• Q3: How do you handle navigation in a React Native app?
  • a) Using React Navigation
  • b) Using react-router
  • c) Using NavigationController
  • d) Using ViewPager
  • Correct Answer: a) Using React Navigation

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.