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Qualifying Questions (Job Questions) and Indeed - Improve Applicant Quality

The strongest hiring processes put an emphasis on understanding skill and situational fit early in the hiring process by utilizing qualifying questions.

Here is a publication from Indeed discussing qualifying questions: Qualifying Questions - Improve applicant quality

What are qualifying questions?

Qualifying questions, also called screener questions or Job Questions, are short, simple questions that help you determine if an applicant meets the basic requirements for your job.

Examples include:

  • “Do you have a valid [license type]?”
  • “How many years of experience do you have in [skill or field]?”

These questions appear early in the application process, helping applicants quickly understand if they’re a fit for the job and helping employers spend less time reviewing unqualified applications.

Why It Matters:

54% of small business employers using screener questions reported receiving a qualified applicant within one day.

Is this feature available in the ExactHire ATS?

Yes! The ExactHire ATS includes a Job Question tool that aligns with Indeed’s Screener Questions feature. This allows your custom qualifying questions to display directly on your Indeed job postings and sync with your ATS.

What are the benefits of using qualifying questions?

  • Faster Hiring
    • Jobs with qualifying questions are 50% more likely to result in a hire.
  • Save Time
    • Immediately identify unqualified applicants, filter them out automatically or review them more quickly.
  • Improve Applicant Quality
    • Focus your time on applicants who meet your minimum requirements from the start.
  • Enhance Applicant Experience
    • Applicants appreciate clarity. Qualifying questions help them know if they’re a good fit before applying, leading to more confident and better-matched applicants.