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 in R&D management?some text
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 3 years.
• How many years of experience do you have with project management in R&D?some text
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 2 years.
• Are you located within [specified location] or willing to work remotely?‍
  • Auto-Reject Criteria: Not located within the specified region 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}

R&D Management

• Question 1: What is the primary goal of R&D management in a technology company?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) To develop new products and technologies that align with business goals.
    • b) To manage the company’s finances.
    • c) To oversee customer service operations.
    • d) To handle sales and marketing strategies.
  • Correct Answer: a) To develop new products and technologies that align with business goals.
• Question 2: Which of the following is a key responsibility of an R&D Manager?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) Managing research budgets and resources.
    • b) Handling customer complaints.
    • c) Overseeing HR functions.
    • d) Managing sales teams.
  • Correct Answer: a) Managing research budgets and resources.
• Question 3: What is the importance of aligning R&D projects with market needs?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) It ensures that research efforts contribute to the company’s profitability.
    • b) It helps reduce the cost of products.
    • c) It increases the company’s social media presence.
    • d) It focuses on hiring more employees.
  • Correct Answer: a) It ensures that research efforts contribute to the company’s profitability.

Innovation Management

• Question 1: Which tool is commonly used in innovation management to generate new ideas?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) Brainstorming
    • b) SWOT Analysis
    • c) Gantt Chart
    • d) Balance Sheet
  • Correct Answer: a) Brainstorming
• Question 2: How does an R&D Manager foster a culture of innovation within a team?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) By encouraging open communication and the sharing of new ideas.
    • b) By setting strict rules on how work should be done.
    • c) By focusing solely on cost-cutting measures.
    • d) By limiting access to new technologies.
  • Correct Answer: a) By encouraging open communication and the sharing of new ideas.
• Question 3: What is the role of a prototype in innovation management?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) To test and refine new ideas before full-scale production.
    • b) To finalize the design of a product.
    • c) To increase the company’s revenue.
    • d) To manage the company’s finances.
  • Correct Answer: a) To test and refine new ideas before full-scale production.

Project Management in R&D

• Question 1: What is a common method for managing project timelines in R&D?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) Gantt Chart
    • b) SWOT Analysis
    • c) Balance Sheet
    • d) Customer Feedback Forms
  • Correct Answer: a) Gantt Chart
• Question 2: How do R&D Managers handle risks in projects?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) By identifying potential risks early and developing mitigation strategies.
    • b) By ignoring risks until they become issues.
    • c) By focusing only on short-term gains.
    • d) By delegating all responsibility to team members.
  • Correct Answer: a) By identifying potential risks early and developing mitigation strategies.
• Question 3: What is the importance of resource allocation in R&D project management?some text
  • Options:some text
    • a) It ensures that projects have the necessary resources to be completed successfully.
    • b) It helps in marketing the products.
    • c) It increases employee turnover.
    • d) It reduces the need for new product development.
  • Correct Answer: a) It ensures that projects have the necessary resources to be completed successfully.

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.