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 restaurant management?
  • Auto-reject if less than 3 years.
• How many years of experience do you have in project management or data analysis?
  • Auto-reject if less than 1 year.
• Are you located within [specified location] or willing to relocate?
  • Auto-reject if the answer is "No."

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}

Project Management

Ability to manage projects and ensure timely completion. Some sample questions:

• What is the primary purpose of a Gantt chart in project management?
  • a) To allocate resources
  • b) To schedule tasks
  • c) To manage budgets
  • d) To communicate with stakeholders
• Which project management methodology focuses on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction?
  • a) Waterfall
  • b) Agile
  • c) Six Sigma
  • d) PRINCE2
• What is a critical path in project management?
  • a) The shortest path to project completion
  • b) The sequence of dependent tasks that determine the project duration
  • c) The most expensive path in the project
  • d) The path with the least risk

Data Analysis

Basic proficiency in analyzing data to make informed decisions. Some sample questions:

• Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
  • a) Mean
  • b) Standard deviation
  • c) Variance
  • d) Range
• What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?
  • a) To analyze financial data
  • b) To evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
  • c) To create a project plan
  • d) To assess market trends
• Which tool is commonly used for data visualization?
  • a) Microsoft Word
  • b) Excel
  • c) PowerPoint
  • d) Tableau

Leadership

Ability to lead and motivate a team. Some sample questions:

• Which leadership style involves making decisions without input from team members?
  • a) Autocratic
  • b) Democratic
  • c) Laissez-faire
  • d) Transformational
• What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership?
  • a) Focus on routine tasks
  • b) Encouraging innovation and change
  • c) Maintaining status quo
  • d) Micromanaging employees
• How can a leader effectively manage conflict within a team?
  • a) Ignore the conflict
  • b) Address the conflict directly and find a resolution
  • c) Take sides
  • d) Delegate the conflict to another team member

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.