Screening Question Library
Pre-employment screening questions help you identify qualified applicants quickly. Like a funnel, they narrow mass applications into a focused pool of potential hires — letting high-volume roles be filled faster and more accurately.
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Eligibility
Job Performance
Eligibility screening questions measure an applicant's basic eligibility for consideration of employment. These are non-negotiable requirements that must be met before any further evaluations take place.
Compensation
The monetary rewards an applicant will receive for this position, including salary and any other form of financial compensation.
What level of compensation are you looking for?
Free Form — use as an open-ended question to gauge salary expectations when you don't have a specific range.
What level of compensation are you looking for?
Multiple Choice
$40–$50K
$50–$60K
$60–$70K
$70–$80K
$80K+
The salary range for this position falls between <low amount> and <high amount>. Does this range match what you are looking for in terms of compensation?
Yes
No
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Start Date
The time frame or date in which an applicant can start a position.
If offered this position, how soon could you start?
Immediately
Within 1 week
Within 2 weeks
Within a month
Later than 1 month
If offered this position within the next two months, do you have any conflicting responsibilities that might prevent you from starting immediately (e.g. finishing college, non-compete agreement, etc.)?
Yes
No
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Employment Status
The legal status of an applicant in regards to the laws governing their right to work in the given area required by the job.
Are you a citizen of the United States or do you otherwise have legal authorization to work within the United States?
Yes
No
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Yes
No
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Location
Whether the applicant's physical location meets the job's requirements.
Are you currently living in the <enter geographical location> area?
Yes
No
Are you willing to relocate to the <enter geographical location> area if you currently don't live there?
Yes
No
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Willingness to Complete the Process
Whether the applicant is willing to complete required steps in the hiring process such as background checks, drug screens, and reference checks.
As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to undergo a criminal background check. Are you willing to undergo that check?
Yes
No
Before being offered this position, you will be asked to take a pre-employment drug screen. Are you willing to do that?
Yes
No
As part of this hiring process, we will ask for employment references to verify your work history. Are you willing to undergo a reference check?
Yes
No
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These questions relate to the applicant's ability to perform the job's required tasks. They measure education, certifications, experience, and other relevant skills. Unlike eligibility questions, each performance-based question will be unique to the position you are hiring for.
Education
The amount of schooling acquired by the applicant.
What is the highest level of education you have obtained to date?
High School diploma
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Doctorate or higher
None of the above
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Certifications
Specific certifications or licenses required to perform the specific job functions.
Do you have a current driver's license?
Yes
No
Do you have a current real estate license in the state of <enter state>?
Yes
No
Do you have a current ServSafe alcohol certification?
Yes
No
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Experience
The background and/or skills an applicant has gained in their professional career that is required to perform the job's functions.
Do you have at least 3 years of <enter required experience>?
Yes
No
How many years of <enter required experience> do you have?
None
< 1 year
1–2 years
3–5 years
6–10 years
10+ years
How many years of professional experience do you have working with <enter skill>?
None
< 1 year
1–2 years
3–5 years
6–10 years
10+ years
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Other Skills
Specific expertise required to perform in a given position. These skills are self-rated by the applicant.
Are you able to lift 50 pounds?
Yes
No
How would you rate your skill level in <enter skill>?
Best-in-class
Advanced
Intermediate
Basic
None
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