Jake Stupak, blogging as “The ATS Guy“, recently posted an informative article: “The Missing Piece to ATS Prescreening Questions“. His knowledgeable take on optimization and organization of candidates can aid all current and future VoiceScreener users.

For example, VoiceScreener places importance on a pre-screening process through pre-qualifying questions. Included with the service is the ability to set them before the phone interview even begins.

To obtain the most measurable evidence of your candidates’ experience, asking pre-qualifying is key. In his article, Stupak references the difference between typical online application questions and quality pre-screening approaches. He quotes, “When well crafted, the multiple choice question can provide recruiters and hiring managers with an effective initial filter that separates a sure no from a maybe or yes.”

VoiceScreener allows recruiters to ask any type of pre-screening question, including open-ended questions as well. Stupak states, “It’s no surprise that the number of resumes stockpiling for HR and hiring managers has increased in the past year.” When faced with the stockpiling of resumes, the extra detail before the audio interview goes a long way.

In addition, through VoiceScreener the candidate-feedback loop is closed instantly on those candidates who failed a required pre-qualifying question. This will help alleviate the number of follow-up calls or e-mailed needed.

Efficiency and time-management are key, which Stupak alludes to. VoiceScreener can grant time benefits to both the recruiter and the candidate in the interview process.