Interview questionnaire form

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The interview questionnaire is used to collect important information from potential job applicants for a role. It allows you to gather enough information to screen applicants for suitability in your oraganization. Customize this form by adding or removing more form widgets and components to fit your needs.

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An interview questionnaire typically comprises several key components to ensure a comprehensive and structured approach to candidate evaluation. These components include:

  1. Introductory Section:

    • Greeting and Introduction: A brief welcome and explanation of the interview process.
    • Interview Objectives: A summary of the goals and what the interview seeks to accomplish.

  2. Personal Information:

    • Basic details such as name, contact information, and position applied for.

  3. Professional Background:

    • Work Experience: Detailed questions regarding previous job roles, responsibilities, and accomplishments.
    • Education and Training: Questions about academic qualifications, certifications, and relevant training.

  4. Technical and Role-Specific Questions:

    • Skills and Expertise: Inquiries tailored to assess the candidate’s technical abilities and specific competences required for the role.
    • Problem-Solving Scenarios: Situational questions to evaluate analytical and decision-making skills.

  5. Behavioral and Competency-Based Questions:

    • Behavioral Attributes: Questions founded on the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to understand past behaviors and actions.
    • Competencies: Evaluation of core competencies such as teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and communication skills.

  6. Cultural Fit and Motivation:

    • Company Culture Alignment: Queries that determine how well the candidate’s values and working style align with the company’s culture.
    • Career Goals and Motivation: Understanding of the candidate’s long-term career aspirations and reasons for applying.

  7. Situational and Case Study Questions:

    • Hypothetical Scenarios: Presenting specific scenarios relevant to the job to gauge how candidates would handle potential challenges.

  8. Closing Section:

    • Questions from Candidates: Allowing a space for the candidate to ask questions about the role, team, or company.
    • Next Steps: Information on the subsequent stages of the hiring process and thank you note.

Incorporating these components ensures that the interview questionnaire is comprehensive, allowing for an in-depth evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.

Teramine Forms stores the data in its own database when a user fills in a form. This data can be downloaded as CSV or as a ZIP file and can be imported into any software that accepts CSV files.

In addition, you can also configure a Google Spreadsheet to save the data from the form when a user completes the form. This way, you will get access to the data in a format that you can use immediately. To use this option, connect Google Sheets to your Teramine Forms account and configure the integration to save data to the Google Spreadsheet when a user completes the form.

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