Candidate Pre-Interview Questionnaire
Overview of this form
The Candidate Pre-Interview Questionnaire is a tool designed to collect important information from job candidates before their interview. By utilizing this form, employers can gain insights into candidates' job preferences, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, enhancing the overall interview process. Unlike resumes and applications, this form goes deeper by asking targeted questions that reveal a candidate's true fit for the position and the organization.
Form components explained
- Personal information: Candidate's name and the job title they are applying for.
- Strengths and weaknesses: Detailed sections for candidates to outline their job-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Motivation: Questions addressing what motivates candidates and what makes a job enjoyable for them.
- Recruitment criteria: Candidates list factors that influence their decision to accept a job offer.
- Interview preferences: Candidates can specify which interview questions they believe would best showcase their qualifications.
- Notifications: Important information regarding the interview process, including required documents and dress code.
When to use this form
This form is used primarily in the early stages of the hiring process, typically following the selection of candidates for interviews. Employers may provide this questionnaire to candidates they are considering to ensure a better understanding of their skills and preferences before the interview. It can also serve as a preliminary screening tool to narrow down applicant pools based on specific criteria.
Intended users of this form
- Human resources professionals looking to streamline the interview process.
- Hiring managers who want to assess candidates effectively before the interview.
- Recruiters aiming to understand candidates' motivations and fit for the role.
Instructions for completing this form
- Enter your name and the job title you are applying for at the top of the form.
- Carefully answer each question, providing honest and detailed responses.
- Rank your strengths and weaknesses in the specified sections by listing them in descending order.
- List your key motivators and what you find enjoyable in a job.
- Complete the recruitment criteria section to clarify what factors matter most to you in a job offer.
- Sign and date the form to certify the accuracy of the information provided.
Notarization requirements for this form
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Not providing honest answers, which can misrepresent candidate fit.
- Failing to rank items in the specified order, confusing reviewers.
- Leaving sections blank instead of providing approximate answers.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Convenient access: Candidates can fill out the form anytime and anywhere.
- Editability: Allows candidates to review and edit their responses before submission.
- Streamlined process: Helps employers organize candidate information efficiently.
Legal use & context
- This questionnaire is a valuable tool for employers to better match candidates to job roles.
- While it does not serve as a binding agreement, the insights gathered help in the interview assessment process.
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To reiterate, a pre-interview questionnaire is a series of questions that allow you to learn more about the candidate prior to the interview. It asks them to provide information related to their job preferences, career goals, how to best manage them, what frustrates them, and what their key motivators are.
What career accomplishment makes you most proud? Tell me something about yourself that isn't on your resume. Why do you want to work here? What made you want to apply for this position? What are your greatest weaknesses? What are your greatest strengths? Tell me about a difficult work situation and how you overcame it.
A pre-screening interview is a series of questions that lets you learn more about a candidate before you conduct a more extensive interview or pass them on to your client. The pre-screening questions ask the candidate more information about their career goals, job preferences, abilities, knowledge, and more.
Example Answer #2 My skill set is a perfect match for the job requirements. In particular, my sales skills and managerial experience make me an ideal candidate for the position. For example, at my last job, I managed a sales team of five employees, and we had the top sales record of our company branch.
Prepare to answer the most common questions from candidates. Make sure you have all necessary information at hand before meeting with candidates. Be transparent and honest. Being mysterious and dodging questions may put off candidates. Coordinate with the rest of the hiring team.
Thoroughly answer each question without providing too much detail, just as you would in an actual in-person or phone interview. If the questionnaire includes space in which to answer each question, don't exceed the space given. Keep your answers concise but complete.
Are you comfortable with our location? What compensation range are you targeting? Why do you want to work here? How do you see yourself applying your unique skills to this job? What are you looking for in a manager?
Thank you very much for meeting with us to talk about the open Job Title position. It was a pleasure getting to know you. We have finished conducting our interviews. On behalf of Company Name, I am delighted to inform you that we have determined that you are the best candidate for this position.
Start your email by thanking the hiring manager for their consideration. If you're interested in the position, provide your availability along with your phone number. If you are not interested, respond politely with a short explanatory message.
