The 50 Best Job Applicant Screening Questions

Hey there! You’ve asked and we’ve answered. No beating around the bush with this post, that’s for sure! Bringing you a list of 50 job applicant screening questions that you can combine with a job applicant screening tool like Re-View to help you find the perfect candidate for your open position. 

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Let’s dive in to the worlds best Job Applicant Screening Questions! 

  1. Why are you interested in this role?
  2. What makes you a good fit for this position?
  3. How do your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role?
  4. Can you provide examples of how you’ve used your skills in previous roles?
  5. How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments?
  6. What are your career goals?
  7. How do you handle challenges or setbacks in your work?
  8. Can you give an example of a time when you had to problem-solve on the job?
  9. How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time?
  10. Can you describe a project you’ve worked on where you had to collaborate with others?
  11. How do you handle working with difficult people or personalities?
  12. How do you stay motivated in your work?
  13. Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to a new or changing situation on the job?
  14. How do you handle criticism or feedback in your work?
  15. How do you handle conflict or disagreement with coworkers?
  16. Can you describe a time when you had to take the lead on a project or team?
  17. How do you handle working under tight deadlines or time constraints?
  18. Can you describe a time when you had to learn something new on the
  19. Can you describe a time when you had to work with limited resources or budget?
  20. How do you handle working on multiple projects or tasks at the same time?
  21. Can you describe a time when you had to take on additional responsibilities or duties outside of your job description?
  22. How do you handle working with a diverse team or customer base?
  23. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult customer or client situation?
  24. How do you handle working in a fast-paced or high-stress environment?
  25. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a sensitive or confidential situation in your work?
  26. How do you handle working with new or unfamiliar technologies or systems?
  27. Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult or unpopular decision in your work?
  28. How do you handle working with a team that’s not performing up to par?
  29. Can you describe a time when you had to take initiative or be proactive in your work?
  30. How do you handle working with a team that’s geographically dispersed or remote?
  31. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a crisis or emergency situation in your work?
  32. How do you handle working with a team that has different perspectives or viewpoints?
  33. Can you describe a time when you had to present or present ideas in front of a group?
  34. How do you handle working with a team that has diverse backgrounds or experience levels?
  35. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult or emotional conversation in
  36. How do you handle working with a team that has different working styles or preferences?
  37. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a project or task that was outside of your comfort zone?
  38. How do you handle working with a team that has different cultural or language backgrounds?
  39. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a project or task that required you to learn something new?
  40. How do you handle working with a team that has different personalities or communication styles?
  41. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a project or task that was outside of your expertise?
  42. How do you handle working with a team that has different goals or objectives?
  43. Can you describe your one year career objectives? 
  44. How do you handle working with a team that has different levels of experience or seniority?
  45. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a project or task that had a high level of complexity or ambiguity?
  46. How do you handle working with a team that has different work schedules or availability?
  47. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a project or task that required you to work with limited resources or budget?
  48. How do you handle working with a team that has different expectations or requirements?
  49. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a project or task that required you to work with tight time constraints or deadlines?
  50. How do you handle working with a team that has different communication preferences or styles?

Phew, that’s a lot of questions! Hopefully you have been inspired to create some of your own, and you are now further along your journey to hiring success.

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