How to Set Up Registration and Screening Questions

Created by Hellohire Support, Modified on Thu, Jul 10 at 10:44 AM by Hellohire Support

The Registration and Screening Questions section in Hellohire helps you evaluate candidates efficiently before interviews begin. With the help of AI-powered tools and custom question options, you can streamline your hiring process by gathering key information early on.

This section also helps assess candidate fit through resume scoring based on the job description and requirements you provide.

Navigating to the Pre-screen Tab

1. Log in to Your Hellohire Account

Go to https://www.tryhellohire.com and log in with your credentials.

2. Go to the Jobs Section

Click on “Jobs” in the upper left corner of your screen.

3. Select the Job

Choose the job for which you’d like to set up the pre-screen questions.

4. Open the Pre-screen Tab

Click on the “Pre-screen” tab to get started.

How to Create Screening Questions

You have two options when creating screening questions in Hellohire:

Option 1: Use AI to Generate Questions

1.Click “Generate with AI.”

2. Provide a detailed job description and clearly state the specific requirements you're looking for.

3. Click "Generate". The system will automatically generate relevant pre-screening questions tailored to your job post.

This is a great way to get started quickly, especially if you're unsure what to ask.

Option 2: Add Questions Manually

1. Click “Add question.”

2. Type your screening question and select the preferred answer format (e.g., multiple choice, short text, yes/no).

Use this option if you already have a list of questions you'd like to ask or need to create highly specific prompts.

Screening Question Types

Registration and Screening Questions can collect different kinds of information from your candidates.

Question type	Description	Examples
Text Input	Candidates type their answer into a text box.	• How many hours are you available to work each week? • When are you available to start?
Multiple Choice - Single Answer	Candidates select a single answer option from a list of options.	• How did you hear about this job? • What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Multiple Choice - Multiple Answers	Candidates select multiple answer options from a list of options.	• Which locations would you prefer to work at? • What days of the week are you available?
URL Input	Candidates can enter a website URL	• Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile. • Please provide the link to your portfolio.
PDF file	Candidates can upload a PDF file.	• Please upload your resume • Please upload your portfolio
Pre-screen	Allow or deny registration for your event. The pre-screen question follows the structure of a mandatory "Multiple Choice - single answer" question but also allows you to specific which answer options allow or block candidates from registering for an interview.	• How many years of retail experience do you have? • Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

Screening Question Fields

Field	Description	Examples
Question	The question as is displayed to the candidates when they register.	• Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? • How many years of retail experience do you have?
Label	A label for the answer the candidate provides. The label is what is shown next to the answer in the candidate profile, and in reports.	• Legal • Years experience
Answer options	For questions with pre-set answer options provide the answers the candidates can select.	• Yes • No • Less than 1 year • 1-2 years • 2-3 years • More than 3 years
Make this question mandatory	You can set questions as optional or mandatory, except for the “Pre-screen” question type which is always mandatory when it is used.

Purpose of Screening Questions

Screening questions are designed to help you:

1. Quickly identify qualified candidates
2. Filter applicants based on must-have skills or experience
3. Collect valuable insights before the live interview

These questions ensure you're speaking with candidates who meet your criteria — saving time for both recruiters and applicants.

Hellohire Support

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help! Feel free to contact us at support@tryhellohire.com.