How to create a screening questionnaire

Your account screenIn your account screen, select ‘Screening Questionnaires’ in the left hand column.

Screening QuestionnairesIn the next page, select ‘Create new questionnaire’.

Create new questionnaireGive your questionnaire a name so that you can easily select it from your list when drafting an ad.We have called this one ‘General short-listing tool’.

Create new questionnaireSelect a passing score for this questionnaire. This is the score that candidates will have to achieve in order to pass your set of chosen criteria. We have selected ‘Good – 2’.

Create new questionnaireYou can send an automated response to all applicants who pass or fail your minimum requirements.Tick the appropriate box and edit your response in the text box provided.When you have finished, click ‘Add’.

Compose questionsYou may enter as many questions as you like. These will appear in the application window when an applicant applies for your vacancy.For each question:1. Type your question2. Is it compulsory?3. What type of response is

required?4. Allocate a score for each

response.

When you have designed the question, click ‘add’.

Compose questionsEach question you add appears in the table at the bottom of the screen.Continue to add questions until you have sufficient data by which to screen initial applications.For list-type questions, click ‘add answer’ each time you wish to provide a possible response. There is no limit to the number of alternatives you can provide.Click ‘Add’ each time you wish to upload your answer. You can edit them at any time.

Editing questionsOnce you have uploaded your questions you can change the order in which they appear.Simply click on the red or green arrow to demote/promote that particular question.

Editing questionsIf you wish to delete or edit a question, select that action from the right hand side of the table.

Editing questionsEdit questionEdit any aspect of your question (title, required, type, score) then click ‘Save’.

Delete questionSelect cancel to return to the menu or OK to delete your question.

Including a questionnaire in a job adWhen you compose your next job ad, click on the arrow next to ‘Screening Questionnaire’ and select which one you would like to use.

Application processWhen a candidate chooses to apply for your position your questionnaire will appear in the application window.

Any questions?

• If you have any questions about any aspect of the screening questionnaire process, feel free to drop us a line (admin@schooljobs.com.au) or give us a call on 1300 893 093.

• We will be delighted to assist you.

Happy candidate hunting!