Work sample test and structured interview for {role_name}

After shortlisting, assess candidates' skills with a work sample task, followed by an assessment and thorough evaluation.

How to structure the interview to assess skills and cultural fit for {role_name}

Work sample test (Home assignment)

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Assess the candidate’s practical skills by assigning a real-world task similar to the work they would do if hired.

  • Title: Develop a Task Management Application Using Angular
  • Objective: Assess the candidate’s ability to design and implement a single-page application (SPA) with a focus on frontend functionality, responsiveness, and code quality.
  • Requirements:
    • Develop a task management application where users can create, view, edit, and delete tasks.
    • Implement features such as task categorization, due dates, and basic filtering options.
    • Use Angular to create components, services, and modules that follow best practices.
    • Ensure the application is responsive and works well on both desktop and mobile devices.
    • Provide clear documentation and comments within the code.
    • Submit the source code, a brief documentation of the project, and screenshots of the application.
  • Time Frame: 5 days to complete and submit the task.

Questions based on home assignment : 

Recruitment Bullet

Once done with work sample test evaluate the candidate’s technical proficiency based on the work sample task.

Technical questions

Recruitment Bullet

Duration : 10 minutes/question

  • Question: "Describe how you structured the components in your task management application and why you chose this structure."
    • Expected Answer: The candidate should explain the modular structure of Angular applications, including the separation of concerns (e.g., separating components by functionality, using services for business logic, and creating modules for feature areas).
    • Sample Answer: "I structured the application by separating concerns into different modules. I created a TaskModule for managing tasks and a SharedModule for reusable components like buttons and forms. This structure helps in maintaining the code and making it scalable."
  • Question: "How did you handle state management in your application?"
    • Expected Answer: The candidate should discuss their approach to managing the application’s state, whether through Angular services, RxJS, or a state management library like NgRx.
    • Sample Answer: "I used Angular services combined with RxJS to manage state. The service acts as a centralized store for the task data, and I used Observables to manage the asynchronous data flow between components."
  • Question: "What steps did you take to ensure the application is responsive and performs well on both desktop and mobile devices?"
    • Expected Answer: The candidate should mention techniques such as using responsive design principles, CSS Grid or Flexbox, and Angular’s built-in tools for optimizing performance (e.g., lazy loading modules).
    • Sample Answer: "I ensured responsiveness by using CSS Flexbox for layout and media queries to adjust styles based on screen size. For performance, I implemented lazy loading for non-critical modules and optimized image sizes to reduce load times."

Behavioral questions

Recruitment Bullet

Duration : 10 minutes/question

  • Question: "Describe a time when you faced a significant challenge during a project. How did you approach solving it?"
    • Expected Answer: The candidate should describe a specific instance, how they identified the problem, the steps they took to resolve it, and the outcome.
    • Sample Answer: "In a previous project, I encountered a challenge with integrating a third-party API that didn’t have comprehensive documentation. I systematically tested the API’s endpoints, documented the responses, and shared the findings with the team to implement the integration successfully."
  • Question: "Can you provide an example of how you’ve worked effectively within a team to deliver a project on time?"
    • Expected Answer: The candidate should demonstrate their ability to collaborate, communicate, and meet deadlines, including how they contributed to the team’s success.
    • Sample Answer: "During a tight deadline, I took the initiative to organize daily stand-up meetings to ensure everyone was on track. I also helped a teammate troubleshoot an issue that was blocking progress. This collaborative effort allowed us to deliver the project on time."
  • Question: "How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects or features simultaneously?"
    • Expected Answer: The candidate should demonstrate effective time management and prioritization skills, considering project deadlines and impact.
    • Sample Answer: "I prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact. I use tools like Jira to track tasks and deadlines, and I focus on high-impact tasks first while allocating time each day to address lower-priority items. I also regularly communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations."

How to evaluate and compare candidates after interviews?

After interviews, it's important to evaluate and compare candidates based on a set of predefined criteria.Use scorecard to evaluate each candidate.

Recruitment Bullet

Sample scorecard based on pre-defined criteria. Here’s an example:

Criteria Rating (1-5) Comments
Technical Skills
Problem-Solving Ability
Responsiveness and Performance
Communication Skills
Cultural Fit

What criteria should be used to make the final hiring decision?

Final decisions should be based on the candidate's overall evaluation score, with a focus on important qualifications. Prioritize technical skills above everything else for a {role_name}, but do not forget about communication and cultural fit.

Recruitment Bullet

How to communicate the decision to candidates

Sample offer letter for {role_name}

[Company Letterhead]

[Date]

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[Candidate’s Name]

[Candidate’s Address]

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Dear [Candidate’s Name],

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We are excited to extend an offer to you for the position of Angular Developer at [Company Name]. After careful consideration, we believe your skills and experience align perfectly with our team. We were particularly impressed by your approach to building scalable and responsive web applications.

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Your starting salary will be [Salary Amount], and you will be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes [list benefits]. Your start date will be [Start Date].

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Please review the attached offer details and let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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Sincerely,

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[Your Name]

[Your Position]

[Company Name]

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Sample rejection letter for {role_name}

[Company Letterhead]

[Date]

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[Candidate’s Name]

[Candidate’s Address]

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Dear [Candidate’s Name],

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Thank you for taking the time to interview for the Angular Developer position at [Company Name]. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and the effort you put into the application process.

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After careful consideration, we have decided to pursue other candidates who more closely match the specific skills and experience required for this role. This decision was not easy, as we were impressed by your background and accomplishments.

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We encourage you to apply for future openings at [Company Name] that align with your experience and skills. We wish you all the best in your job search and future endeavors.

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Sincerely,

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[Your Name]

[Your Position]

[Company Name]

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Hiring guide

About {role_name}

Job description

Source and shortlist candidates

Structured interview

Progression and salary