Adding pre-screening questions to your vacancies in Pinpoint helps gather essential information during the application process and allows for efficient candidate filtering based on their responses. This guide explains how to set up template questions and question sets for streamlined candidate evaluation.
How do I set up my template questions?
To set up template questions in Pinpoint, you will first need to navigate to the Template section in the Settings menu and follow the steps outlined below:
Navigate to Templates Menu
Access the Templates menu under the Settings section on the left side of Pinpoint. Make sure you have the Company Manager role to access this section.
Select Question Section
In the templates menu, click on the Question section, then press the Create New button.
Choose Question Type
Select the type of question you will be asking and fill in the necessary details. You can decide if the question is required or if it will have sensitive answers visible only to specific roles in Pinpoint.
Add Follow-Up Questions
Add any follow-up or conditional questions below the original question. These will only appear when specific conditions are met.
Update the Question
Press the Update Question button to make this question available for any new jobs you create.
Once your template questions are set up, they can significantly enhance your candidate screening process. Make sure to regularly review and update these questions as necessary to keep them relevant. Once you've created questions, you can either add them to a job template, manually send them, or automatically send them to a candidate when they move to a stage.
How do I set up Question Sets?
To create Question Sets that group together multiple pre-screening questions for easy application across your vacancies, follow these steps:
Access Question Sets Tab
Once you have created your questions, go to the top of the template questions page and click on the Question Sets tab.
Create New Question Set
Click the Create New button to start creating a new Question Set. You'll be directed to a new screen for setting up your Question Set.
Name Your Question Set
Define a name for your Question Set and select the questions you want to include by checking the box next to each question.
Reorganize Questions
You can change the order of the questions in your application form by dragging the small dots next to each question.
Create Question Set
Once you are satisfied with your Question Set setup, click on the Create Question Set button to save your changes.
Setting up question sets allows you to apply a standardized group of questions across multiple job postings, ensuring consistency in your screening process. Regularly revisit these sets to keep them aligned with your hiring goals.
FAQs and Troubleshooting
Can I customize the order of questions in a Question Set?
Yes, you can reorganize the order of the questions by dragging them into your preferred position on the Question Sets screen.