JazzHR Knockout Questions are a powerful tool designed to streamline your hiring process by automatically disqualifying candidates who do not meet specific job criteria.

What is JazzHR?

JazzHR is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to simplify and enhance the recruitment process for employers of all sizes. It enables companies to post jobs, manage applications, and streamline hiring workflows in one centralized platform. With robust features like automation, job board syndication, and candidate tracking, JazzHR saves time and ensures a seamless hiring experience. 

TalentLink Advisors can assist with setting up, optimizing, and integrating JazzHR into your HR tech stack, ensuring you maximize its capabilities to attract and hire top talent.

What Are Knockout Questions in JazzHR?

Knockout Questions in JazzHR can be added to your job applications to identify unqualified candidates early, saving time and resources for both your HR team and the applicants. JazzHR provides flexibility by allowing you to use built-in profile questions or create custom questionnaires tailored to your hiring needs.

Knockout Questions serve two primary purposes:

1. Flagging Unqualified Candidates: Highlight candidates who fail to meet minimum requirements.
2. Automating Rejection: Automatically reject candidates based on their responses, reducing manual follow-ups.

Adding this layer of automation reduces the burden on hiring teams and ensures your recruitment process is streamlined and efficient.

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Why Use JazzHR Knockout Questions?

Benefits of Knockout Questions

1. Improved Efficiency: Automating the disqualification process reduces the time spent on reviewing unqualified candidates.
2. Consistency: Ensures standardized evaluation criteria for all candidates.
3. Enhanced Candidate Experience: Saves candidates time by quickly providing clarity on their suitability for the role.
4. Focus on Top Talent: Allows your team to concentrate on highly qualified candidates, improving overall hiring quality.
5. Customizable Filters: Offers flexibility to align questions with specific job roles, increasing relevance and precision in screening.

How to Use JazzHR Knockout Questions

Follow these steps to set up Knockout Questions in JazzHR:

Using Candidate Profile Questions

1. Navigate to the Application Tab of the relevant job.
   • Click the job title under Jobs.
   • Select Edit Job and go to the Application Tab.
2. Identify the questions to use as Knockout Questions:
   • Click the pencil icon on the "Candidate Profile Questions" banner.
   • Create custom questions or select from pre-built options, such as:
     • Highest Education Attained
     • Citizen/Employment Status
     • Age 18 or Older
     • Willingness to Relocate
3. Set Disqualifying Answers:
   • Use the dropdown menu to add disqualifying answers for selected questions.
   • Flag these answers using the flag icon.
4. Save your changes to implement the Knockout Questions.

Creating Custom Knockout Questionnaires

1. Go to Settings > Templates.
2. Select Add Question or edit existing questions.
3. Mark the disqualifying answers using the flag icon.
4. Save the updated questionnaire.

Custom questionnaires offer flexibility and the ability to craft specific questions that directly align with the role's requirements, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates advance in the hiring process.

Enabling Auto-Rejection

1. In the Application Tab, click Auto-Reject Candidate.
2. Choose the appropriate "Not Hired" disposition.
3. Configure rejection emails:
   • Add an email template to the selected disposition.
   • Schedule the email for a specific time (e.g., 2-3 days post-rejection).
4. Save changes to activate auto-rejection.

Auto-rejection not only saves time but also ensures candidates are notified promptly, enhancing the transparency and professionalism of your hiring process.

Expert Tips for JazzHR Knockout Questions

1. Delay Rejection Emails: Avoid sending rejection emails immediately. A delay of 48-72 hours creates a more thoughtful and professional impression.
2. Use Specific Questions: Tailor questions to the job’s critical requirements to ensure maximum relevance.
3. Review Flagged Candidates: Occasionally review flagged candidates for unique qualifications that may still fit your needs.
4. Leverage Workflow Helpers: Utilize JazzHR’s Workflow Helpers to automate tasks such as sending questionnaires or scheduling interviews, improving overall efficiency.
5. Combine Knockout Questions with Other Tools: Integrate Knockout Questions with background checks or skill assessments for a holistic screening process.
6. Regularly Review and Update: Ensure that the questions remain relevant by revisiting them periodically and adjusting to reflect changes in job requirements or market trends.

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