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Guidelines for creating Custom Questions
Guidelines for creating Custom Questions

Here's a list of important guidelines for creating and incorporating custom questions in your assessment.

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Written by Anuraag Raman
Updated over 2 months ago

Custom Questions in Testlify

Testlify as a platform has the functionality to add your own custom questions designed to streamline the candidate evaluation process. These questions help employers efficiently filter, assess, and rank candidates based on specific criteria.

Having the ability to add custom questions also provides the necessary flexibility to evaluate specific skill areas that may not be covered by ready-to-use tests. Additionally, it allows companies to showcase their mission, vision, or core values through a custom questionnaire for candidates, offering a quick and easy way to incorporate these questions into any assessment.

However when creating custom questions there are certain best practices that need to be followed as highlighted below.

Best Practices for Writing Custom Questions

1. Clearly Frame Your Questions

Ensure that your custom questions are worded clearly so candidates are able to easily comprehend and respond to them.

2. Use Relevant Custom Question

Depending on what you want to ask the candidate, use the relevant custom question type from the given list. This simplifies the process for candidates and allows you to gather responses efficiently.

3. Tailor Questions for Specific Roles

Custom questions are ideal for evaluating niche skill sets or areas not covered by ready-made tests. If there are similar pre-built assessments in Testlify, consider leveraging them to save time and improve candidate matching.

4. Showcase Your Company’s Mission and Values

Custom questions also provide a unique opportunity to showcase your company’s mission, vision, or core values to candidates. You can easily create questionnaires focused on your organization’s culture, allowing candidates to reflect on how they align with your company’s goals.

5. Be Professional and Relevant

Ensure that all custom questions are professionally relevant and strictly focused on the job requirements. Avoid any personal questions or even subtle references to age, gender, race, or other sensitive topics, as these could lead to a negative perception of your hiring process. It's essential that your questions remain unbiased and inclusive, ensuring fairness and respect for all candidates.

6. Focus on Job-Specific Skills and Experience

The most effective custom questions are those that assess a candidate’s ability to perform the job. Focus on skills, experiences, and competencies directly related to the position you are hiring for.

For a detailed understanding of the types of custom questions you are incorporate in the assessment, please refer to this help article.

Conclusion

By following these best practices, you’ll ensure that your custom questions in any assessment provide meaningful insights and contribute to a more efficient hiring process.

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