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}

• Experience with Specific Skills/Technologies:
  • Question: How many years of experience do you have with JavaScript?
    • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 2 years.
  • Question: How many years of experience do you have with React?
    • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 1 year.
• Location:
  • Question: Are you located within [specified location] or willing to work remotely?
    • Auto-Reject Criteria: Not willing to work remotely if the role is remote.
• Experience in Related Technologies:
  • Question: How many years of experience do you have with CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind)?
    • Auto-Reject Criteria: Less than 1 year.

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

• Question 1: What is the purpose of the z-index property in CSS?
  • a) To define the stack order of elements
  • b) To set the width of elements
  • c) To align text
  • Answer: a) To define the stack order of elements
• Question 2: How do you create a flex container in CSS?
  • a) display: grid;
  • b) display: flex;
  • c) display: inline-block;
  • Answer: b) display: flex;
• Question 3: What is the correct HTML element to define important text?
  • a) <b>
  • b) <strong>
  • c) <i>
  • Answer: b) <strong>

JavaScript

• Question 1: What does the this keyword refer to in JavaScript?
  • a) The global object
  • b) The function that this is in
  • c) The object the method is called on
  • Answer: c) The object the method is called on
• Question 2: How can you add an item to an array in JavaScript?
  • a) array.add(item);
  • b) array.push(item);
  • c) array.insert(item);
  • Answer: b) array.push(item);
• Question 3: What is the purpose of the map() method in JavaScript?
  • a) To filter items in an array
  • b) To transform items in an array
  • c) To sort items in an array
  • Answer: b) To transform items in an array

Responsive Design

• Question 1: What is a media query in CSS?
  • a) A method to query the media player
  • b) A tool for designing for different screen sizes
  • c) A property to set text color
  • Answer: b) A tool for designing for different screen sizes
• Question 2: What does the @media rule do in CSS?
  • a) Applies styles based on device conditions
  • b) Sets the background color
  • c) Defines animations
  • Answer: a) Applies styles based on device conditions
• Question 3: How can you make a website layout responsive?
  • a) Use fixed widths for all elements
  • b) Use flexible grids and media queries
  • c) Use large images
  • Answer: b) Use flexible grids and media queries

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.