Getting Started
Screening questions help you filter candidates during the application process. You can add up to 5 questions that candidates must answer when applying for your vacancy.
Not all question types are supported by all job boards. The system displays icons next to each question type showing which job boards support that type.
Accessing Screening Questions
When creating or editing a vacancy:
Navigate to the Additional Information step
Look for Screening Questions section
Click Add Question to add a new question
You can add up to 5 questions
Question Types
The system supports two question types, each with different publisher support:
Text Area (Free Text)
Description: Candidates write a free-form answer.
Features:
Open-ended questions
Detailed responses
Requires manual review
Good for explanations and feedback
Example: "Tell us why you're interested in this role."
Note: Not all job boards accept text area responses. Check the publisher icons before adding this question type.
Select Field (Dropdown)
Description: Candidates choose one option from a dropdown list.
Features:
Multiple predefined options
Clean interface
Easy to filter and organise responses
Can mark preferred/desired answers
Supported by more job boards than Text Area
Example: "What is your experience level?"
Entry Level
Mid-Level
Senior
Executive
Creating Screening Questions
Step 1: Add a Question
Click Add Question button
A new question form appears
Review the publisher icons (showing which boards support each type)
Enter your question text
Select question type
Step 2: Configure Question Type
Choose either Text Area or Select Field
Check the publisher icons to ensure your chosen type is supported by your destination boards
If an icon is not shown, that board doesn't support that question type
Step 3: Add Options (Select Field Only)
For Select Field questions:
Enter option text (one option per line)
Use the checkboxes to mark preferred or desired answers
Desired answers help filter candidates automatically
Add all desired options
Remove options if needed
For Text Area questions, skip this step.
Step 4: Set Killer Question (Optional)
Mark a question as a Killer Question:
Check the Killer Question checkbox
This means wrong answers will auto-reject the candidate
Use only for essential requirements
Step 5: Save Question
Review your question
Check options are correct (for Select Field)
Verify the question type matches your job boards
The question is auto-saved
Best Practices
Question Design
Keep It Simple:
Clear and concise language
Easy to understand
Relevant to the role
Avoid ambiguity
Be Specific:
Ask about specific requirements
Focus on essential criteria
Avoid vague questions
Make it job-relevant
Question Types and Publishers
Check Publisher Support:
Review the icons showing which publishers support each question type
Text Area is supported by fewer publishers
Select Field is more widely supported
If your chosen type isn't supported, candidates on that board won't see it
Use the Right Type:
Text Area - When you need detailed written responses (but expect manual review)
Select Field - For predefined options that job boards can handle
Number of Questions
Limit Questions:
Maximum 5 questions
Focus on essentials
Don't overwhelm candidates
Balance thoroughness with simplicity
Killer Questions
What Are Killer Questions?
Killer questions automatically filter candidates:
Wrong answer = immediate rejection
Saves time on unsuitable candidates
Must be used carefully
Clear right/wrong answers only
When to Use
Use killer questions for:
Essential requirements (e.g., "Do you have right to work in the UK?")
Legal/compliance needs
Non-negotiable criteria
Clear yes/no requirements
Important Note
Not all job boards support killer question functionality. Some boards may accept the question but not enforce the automatic rejection. Use killer questions primarily for the careers page and boards that explicitly support them.
Example: "Do you have the right to work in the UK?"
Yes (mark as desired)
No (will auto-reject)
Managing Questions
Editing Questions
To edit a question:
Find the question in your list
Click Edit or modify directly
Make your changes
Changes auto-save
Removing Questions
To delete a question:
Find the question
Click the Remove icon
Question is removed
Viewing Answers
In Applications
When reviewing applications:
Open candidate fly-out
Navigate to the Additional Info tab
See their answers to screening questions below Cover Letter
Troubleshooting
I can't see an icon for my job board:
That board doesn't support the question type you selected
Choose a different question type that is supported
The question won't appear to candidates on that board
Consider using Select Field instead (more widely supported)
I can't add more than 5 questions:
Maximum is 5 questions per vacancy
Prioritise your most important questions
Combine related questions if possible
Questions aren't showing to candidates:
Verify the question type is supported by that job board (check icons)
Check the question is marked as active
Verify the vacancy is published
Ensure questions are saved
Test the application process
Answers aren't being captured:
Verify the job board supports that question type (check icons)
Check the application form is working
Test the application process
Contact support if issues persist
A killer question didn't auto-reject the candidate:
Not all job boards support automatic killer question rejection
The feature may only work for the careers page and certain boards
Check answers manually as a backup
Consider this a feature hint rather than a guarantee
I need to change a question after publishing:
Edit the vacancy
Modify the question
Changes apply to new applications
Existing applications keep old answers
Need more help? Click on "Need Help?" in your profile dropdown menu or contact our support team for assistance.